Healthcare Social Workers Jobs Pay in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $31.15 – $34.27
Average Annual Pay
Range: $64,792 – $71,271
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
$27.80/hr
Range: $26.48 – $29.13
Annual Rate
$57,827
Range: $55,073 – $60,580
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$32.71/hr
Range: $31.15 – $34.27
Annual Rate
$68,032
Range: $64,792 – $71,271
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$37.62/hr
Range: $35.82 – $39.41
Annual Rate
$78,237
Range: $74,511 – $81,962
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
