Healthcare Social Workers Jobs Pay in Wausau, WI
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $30.34 – $33.37
Average Annual Pay
Range: $63,107 – $69,418
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
$27.08/hr
Range: $25.79 – $28.36
Annual Rate
$56,324
Range: $53,641 – $59,005
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$31.86/hr
Range: $30.34 – $33.37
Annual Rate
$66,263
Range: $63,107 – $69,418
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$36.64/hr
Range: $34.89 – $38.38
Annual Rate
$76,202
Range: $72,573 – $79,831
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
