Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Kettering Health Main Campus

• Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
• The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
• In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
• Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
• Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
• 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

The Oncology Social Worker supports patients who have complex psychosocial and discharge planning needs. The Social Worker coordinates care and services of patients across the continuum of care and throughout cancer treatment. The Social Worker conducts a detailed psychosocial assessment, provides linkages with community resources and community counseling. Additionally, offers crisis interventions to patient and families with psychosocial needs and understands the unique challenges faced by patient with a cancer diagnosis.

Ability to provide extended patient and family therapy related to cancer treatment.
Assist patients in navigating the healthcare system and accessing necessary resources.
Understanding of and ability to manage patients with high distress screen/score and complex mental, physical, emotional, and financial health issues.
Participates in or assists with grant writing and maintenance of grant funding related to program support services.
Provides support to food pantry including fundraising and food collection/distribution.
Maintains familiarity with a wide range of transportation resources including managing grant funded resources and services; able to triage transportation options to maximize organizational resources.
Ability to provide in-depth assistance with financial resources, insurance, disability, and work-related issues over the course of cancer treatment.
Participates in the provision of education to the health setting and community regarding oncology specific social issues.
Participates in leading support groups for a variety of oncologic diseases and age groups.
Provide education on and assist with Advanced Directives