Oncology Medical Social Worker

aah; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Social Worker (Home Health) to establish strong patient relationships, coordinate care, and contribute to patient self-management. You will work within Advocate Lutheran General Hospital’s administration: cancer department in a part-time capacity, performing clinical social work duties in a home health setting.

The role requires an MSW from an accredited program, 1–2 years of post-licensure clinical experience, and strong communication and documentation

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited school.
• 1–2 years of experience in a clinical setting post licensure preferred.
• Basic proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word and email.
• Ability to learn and effectively use electronic scheduling and documentation systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to professional documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong patient relationships through effective communication, individualized care, and patient/family involvement in care planning and self-management.
• Ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-effective care using evidence-based practices, patient education, and thorough documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, manage changes in patient needs, and support smooth transitions and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate professionalism through teamwork, ongoing learning, and effective communication while supporting organizational efficiency and responsible resource use.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Electronic scheduling systems

Documentation systems

Job description

Department:

37300 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Administration: Cancer

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Mondays/Fridays 10-hour shifts or M/F 8-hour shifts and flex four hours on a third weekday

Pay Range:

$30.70 - $46.05

Licensure or Certifications

• License/Registration/Certification: IL locations-LSW Eligible, LCSW preferred issued by the State of Illinois
• WI locations -Social Work Certification issued by the State of Wisconsin

Education/Experience:

• Masters of Social Work services from an accredited school
• Years of Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting post licensure preferred.
• Basic proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word and email
• Ability to learn and effectively use electronic scheduling and documentation systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to professional documentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and organizational abilities
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles

As a Medical Social Worker (Home Health), you will:

• Establish strong patient relationships through effective communication, individualized care, and patient/family involvement in care planning and self-management.
• Ensure high-quality, safe, and cost-effective care using evidence-based practices, patient education, and thorough documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, manage changes in patient needs, and support smooth transitions and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate professionalism through teamwork, ongoing learning, and effective communication while supporting organizational efficiency and responsible resource use.

Where You Will Work

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a leading health care provider in Chicago’s North and Northwest suburbs, offering a Level I Trauma Center, access to national clinical trials and advanced medical treatment in cardiology, cancer, neurosciences, orthopedics and women’s health. Named among the nation’s best hospitals by Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report, the hospital is on the leading edge of research and technology and is nationally accredited for its diagnostic and breast imaging services. Lutheran General has an 8,000- square-foot simulation training center and is a leader in graduate medical education, training nearly 1,000 students and 330 residents and fellows across 18 specialties each year. Located on the campus is Advocate Children’s Hospital, one of the largest providers of pediatric services in the state and nation.

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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Extensive travel within geographical boundaries in all extremes of weather and on all types of roads including expressways.
• Must be able to provide/arrange own transportation to and from patients’ homes and branch office.
• Ability to work rotating schedules as needed. Requires adherence to scheduled days and hours of work based on commitment to patient/client and workload assigned.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.