Inpatient Medical Social Worker

Department: 11210 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Social Services Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: First shift, includes occasional Saturdays, occasional holidays Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05 Job Description Where You Will Work Aurora West Allis is located in the heart of West Allis, Wisconsin – just 15 minutes from anywhere in metro Milwaukee – we provide you and your loved ones with convenience, quality and comfort. Aurora West Allis is home to the Aurora Women’s Pavilion, where women of all ages and at all stages of health come for comprehensive, respectful care. We have also been recognized for a variety of services, including cancer care, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, pulmonology and urology. Besides our full-service health care offerings, you can also take advantage of a wealth of community programs and services to support you in living the healthiest lifestyle possible. We’reLooking For: Licensure or Certifications Social Work Certification issued by the State of Wisconsin Degrees: Master’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school. Years of Experience: 1 year of social work experience in healthcare WhatYou’llDo: Schedule: Part Time, 20 hours per week Where You Will Work Aurora West Allis is located in the heart of West Allis, Wisconsin – just 15 minutes from anywhere in metro Milwaukee – we provide you and your loved ones with convenience, quality and comfort. Aurora West Allis is home to the Aurora Women’s Pavilion, where women of all ages and at all stages of health come for comprehensive, respectful care. We have also been recognized for a variety of services, including cancer care, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, pulmonology and urology. Besides our full-service health care offerings, you can also take advantage of a wealth of community programs and services to support you in living the healthiest lifestyle possible. We’reLooking For: Licensure or Certifications WI locations -Social Work Certification issued by the State of Wisconsin Degrees: Master’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school. Years of Experience: 1 year of social work experience in healthcare WhatYou’llDo: Schedule: Part time, first shift, 20 hours a week, includes occasional Saturdays and holidays. As an Inpatient Medical Social Worker , you will: Deliver comprehensive social work support by conducting psychosocial assessments, identifying patient needs, implementing appropriate interventions, follow-up care, and discharge planning. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, timely care across the continuum, including post-acute services and community resources, while advocating for patient-centered care. Educate patients and families on healthcare decisions, available resources, and complex issues such as advanced directives, end-of-life care, and social concerns. Connect individuals to community services and agencies, ensuring continuity of care and smooth transitions. Support care coordination by managing length of stay, reducing readmissions, and ensuring appropriate levels of care within network systems. Maintain clear communication, thorough documentation, and compliance with regulatory and professional standards, while also contributing to staff education and professional development. Demonstrate knowledge of social work principles and methods and the ability to apply these in a health care setting. Your feedback matters. Everyteammate’svoice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Exposed to a normal office environment. Exposed to patient care environment. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases, therefore team members must abide by personal protective equipment as ordered. Weekend, holiday, and evening coverage per site requirement. Position requires sitting, standing, speaking, reading/writing, and walking throughout the workday. Fast paced work environment with established time constraints per site. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our CommitmenttoYou: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr aah