Social Worker, Adult Inpatient (ICU) – University Hospital

2 days ago
Wisconsin — HybridFull TimeSocial Work

Job Description

About the Role

Join UW Health as a Social Worker – Adult Inpatient, No Weekends in United States. Work Schedule: Full-time, 100% FTE, day shift. Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, no weekends required.

Key Responsibilities

  • develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement and evaluate outcomes of indiv.
  • provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work Required Work Experience
  • 2 years prior hospital based social work experience Preferred
  • 2 years prior hospital or community
  • based social work experience if supporting the HIV Clinic Preferred

Benefits & Compensation

  • week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work
  • life balance.
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

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

Key Skills

Social WorkPatient EvaluationCare PlanningCrisis InterventionConflict ResolutionMediationDischarge PlanningPatient RightsPsychosocial AssessmentGoal DevelopmentFamily EngagementMental Health SupportChronic Illness ManagementLegal ConsiderationsEthical ConsiderationsSupport Services Coordination
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker, Adult Inpatient (ICU) – University Hospital at UW Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at UW Health 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.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Patient Evaluation, Care Planning, Crisis Intervention, Conflict Resolution, Mediation, Discharge Planning, Patient Rights. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will evaluate complex patient and family situations, develop individualized care plans, and participate in discharge planning. They will also address barriers to goal achievement and engage patients and families in the treatment process.

Benefits package: Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, Two-Week Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Flexible Schedules, Employee Wellbeing Support, Tuition Benefits. 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 UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Two-Week Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Flexible Schedules
Employee Wellbeing Support
Tuition Benefits
7.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%

Protective Factors (1)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago