Healthcare Social Workers Jobs Pay in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $33.86 – $37.25
Average Annual Pay
Range: $70,429 – $77,472
How much do Healthcare Social Workers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$30.22/hr
Range: $28.78 – $31.66
Annual Rate
$62,858
Range: $59,865 – $65,851
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$35.55/hr
Range: $33.86 – $37.25
Annual Rate
$73,950
Range: $70,429 – $77,472
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$40.88/hr
Range: $38.94 – $42.84
Annual Rate
$85,043
Range: $80,993 – $89,093
Healthcare Social Workers job description
Healthcare Social Workers professionals play a vital role in the healthcare industry, providing essential medical services and patient care. They work in various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, and private practices to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- •Provide direct patient care and medical services
- •Document patient information and treatment plans
- •Collaborate with healthcare team members
- •Follow medical protocols and safety procedures
- •Maintain medical equipment and supplies
- •Stay current with medical advancements and certifications
- •Medical knowledge and clinical skills
- •Patient care and communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Critical thinking and problem-solving
- •Compassion and empathy
- •Time management
- •Required certifications or licenses
- •Relevant education or degree
- •Clinical experience preferred
- •Background check and health screening
