Social Worker - Acute Care

1 month ago
La Crosse, Wisconsin — Hybrid$52.8KFull TimeSocial Work

Job Description

About the Role

Join Gundersen Health System as a Social Worker - Acute Care in United States. Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Key Responsibilities

  • will do: Provide a variety of services to our acute care patients including discharge planning, care coordination, care navigation, resource connections, supportive listening, ACP completion and long-term care planning Assess complex biopsychosocial needs and provides interventions to support the individualized treatment plan.
  • Provide a variety of services to our acute care patients including discharge planning, care coordination, ca.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $52.8K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Gundersen Health System in United States.

Key Skills

Discharge PlanningCare CoordinationCare NavigationResource ConnectionsSupportive ListeningACP CompletionLong-term Care PlanningBiopsychosocial AssessmentInterventionConsultingLeadership

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field, along with a Wisconsin Social Worker license, is required for this position. One year of work experience in social services within a hospital, clinic, county agency, or nursing home is desired.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Acute Care at Gundersen Health System a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Gundersen Health System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($53k–$53k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Discharge Planning, Care Coordination, Care Navigation, Resource Connections, Supportive Listening, ACP Completion, Long-term Care Planning, Biopsychosocial Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will provide services to acute care patients, including discharge planning, care coordination, resource connections, and completing Advance Care Planning (ACP). Responsibilities also involve assessing complex biopsychosocial needs and providing interventions to support individualiz...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Retirement Plan, Tuition Investment Program, Career Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Gundersen Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
La Crosse, WI
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability
Retirement Plan
Tuition Investment Program
Career Development
6.7

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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