Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a
SUPERVISOR-PATIENT CARE MSW to join our team.
Supervisor- Patient Care MSW assists patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe or long-term illness, and with difficulties in recovery and rehabilitation. Works with patients and families to obtain psychosocial history, assist patients in resolving environmental difficulties interfering with attainment of maximum benefits from medical care, and conduct routine discharge planning. Directs patients to designated community agencies or resources, as necessary. Works with clinical social work and chaplain staff to foster collaborative practice that will optimize use of resources and assure customer satisfaction. Accountable for evaluations, supervision, leadership, and fiscal outcomes of the Social Work team members.
HOURS: Full Time or 1.0 FTE, 80 hours each pay period.
Experience/Qualifications- Knowledge of social work theories, therapies, and techniques of casework processes and principles of public welfare at a level normally acquired through completion of a Master's Degree in Social Work from a social work curriculum accredited or approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Coursework in Medical Social Work preferred.
- Approximately six months to a year of on the job experience necessary in order to gain full knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to discharge planning and knowledge of health and welfare resources and facilities.
- Possesses Wisconsin Certified Social Worker licensure.
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills to obtain information from patients and families, provide counseling to same, and interact effectively with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
- Displays analytical skills in order to assess patients' needs, develop associated discharge planning, and provide sound advice and guidance.
- Displays ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when interviewing patients, providing therapy, preparing discharge plans and the like.
Employee Benefits- Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
- PTO accrual from day one.
- Generous retirement plan with match available.
- Wellness program for employees and their families.
Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin
Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.
Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Healthis a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
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