Full-Time
Oncology Social Worker
Advocate Health Care
10,001+ employees
Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care
Compensation Overview
$30.70 - $46.05/hr
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Aurora, IL, USA
In Person
Master's
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- A Master’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education accredited school is required.
- The candidate must be eligible for an Illinois Licensed Social Worker license or hold Wisconsin social work certification; Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensure is preferred.
- At least one year of social work experience in healthcare is required.
- The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of social work principles and methods and the ability to apply them in a healthcare setting.
- The candidate must demonstrate time management, professional accountability, and documentation skills.
- The candidate must demonstrate communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
- The candidate must act in accordance with the safety principles of an accountable care organization.
- The position requires the ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- The position requires sitting, standing, speaking, reading, writing, and walking throughout the workday.
- The candidate must be able to work in a patient-care environment and follow required personal protective equipment procedures when exposed to hazardous materials or life-threatening diseases.
- Provide social work services to patients, families, and individuals, including psychosocial assessment, screening, needs evaluation, interventions, follow-up, and discharge planning.
- Implement interventions based on assessments, patient or client-system needs, available resources, and payer-network requirements.
- Participate as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate safe and timely care, including post-acute placement, palliative and hospice services, medical equipment, home healthcare, outpatient follow-up, mental health resources, and community resources.
- Advocate for patient involvement in the plan of care and coordinate interventions with other healthcare team members.
- Maintain current knowledge of community resources, legislation, and regulations affecting healthcare delivery, and educate patients and families on these issues as appropriate.
- Provide resources and support related to bereavement and loss, ethical issues, advance directives, end-of-life issues, suspected abuse and neglect, domestic violence, guardianship, and other social matters.
- Collaborate with community agencies and institutions to plan continued care and coordinate interventions.
- Communicate with patients, families, healthcare team members, and community agencies to resolve issues affecting continuity of care, including prior approvals, application requirements, and transfer paperwork.
- Document activities according to department and program protocols or standards.
- Manage patient progression and length of stay, ensure the appropriateness of the assigned level of care, and reduce unnecessary readmissions.
- Coordinate patient care within an accountable care organization environment to facilitate outcomes through in-network care coordination.
- Achieve site-specific key result area goals related to care coordination across the continuum.
- Participate in the orientation of new staff and the education of social work students.
- Educate patients and families about advance directives for healthcare decision-making and assist with execution of these documents as appropriate.
- Participate in legal proceedings as necessary to secure legal decision-makers.
- Maintain professional standards and responsibilities for professional practice according to accreditation, hospital, system, state, and National Association of Social Workers standards and code of ethics.
- Complete continuing education required to maintain licensure and increase knowledge within the practice specialty.
- Travel as required, including exposure to weather and road conditions.
- Work in an office and patient-care environment with established time constraints.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensure issued by the State of Illinois is preferred.
Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin, providing medical care through a network of doctors, hospitals, and clinics. It delivers care using current medical techniques and technology, coordinated through clinical integration, and supports patients with financial advocacy to manage hospital bills. It differentiates itself by its nonprofit, faith-based mission, focus on access for uninsured or underinsured, and emphasis on provider education and system-wide quality through clinical tools and CME. Its goal is to improve patient care and make healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of financial status.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, Illinois
Founded
1976
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 operating revenue hit $10.2 billion, up 10.8% year over year.
- Advocate raised 2026 teammate compensation by $776 million, helping retention and hiring.
- June 2026 Trinity Hospital groundbreaking unlocked a $1 billion South Side investment.
What critics are saying
- Wake County delayed the WakeMed deal in May 2026 over cost and transparency fears.
- A December 2025 Illinois GIPA class action targets Advocate hiring practices and damages.
- Trinity Hospital replacement stays open until 2029, leaving South Side execution and permitting risk.
What makes Advocate Health Care unique
- Advocate Health spans 69 hospitals and 1,000 care locations across multiple states.
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine anchors Advocate Health's academic and research engine.
- Zipline partnership targets the nation's largest hospital drone network, launching in Charlotte, 2027.
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Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
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Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
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Just hired: Deborah Bowale. June 11, 2026. MACOMB, IL - - Meet Deborah Bowale, a new Health Administration Intern with Advocate Health after completing her Master of Public Health degree at Western Illinois University. Bowale joined Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, serving millions of patients across multiple states. As a Health Administration Intern, she works at Aurora Medical Center Kenosha and Aurora Medical Center Mount Pleasant in Wisconsin, collaborating with hospital executive leadership on projects related to care management, hospital readmissions, discharge planning, length of stay and population health improvement. She discovered the opportunity through LinkedIn and pursued it because it aligned closely with her interests in healthcare leadership and population health. The hiring process included submitting an application, interviewing with health system leaders and discussing her previous healthcare experiences, professional background and career aspirations. Following several conversations with organizational leaders, she was selected for the competitive internship position. Reflecting on her time at WIU, Bowale highlighted the valuable knowledge and skills she gained through the Master of Public Health program. She noted that her coursework strengthened her understanding of public health, healthcare systems, population health management and data-driven decision-making. Through the program, she developed expertise in program planning, health policy, quality improvement and evaluating the factors that influence health outcomes. Bowale credits her WIU education with helping her think strategically about healthcare challenges and equipping her with the skills needed to identify solutions that improve patient care and community health. For more information on WIU's Master of Public Health program, visit wiu.edu/publichealth. To share your hiring story with WIU, visit go.wiu.edu/4eVgEuw.
Advocate Health breaks ground on new $300M Trinity Hospital in Chicago. Development Site * Advocate Health Care has officially started construction on a new $300 million Trinity Hospital on Chicago's South Side. * The five-story hospital will be built on a 23-acre site at 8000 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive and replace the existing 115-year-old Advocate Trinity Hospital. * The project is part of Advocate's broader $1 billion investment aimed at expanding healthcare access and economic opportunities across the South Side. What the new hospital includes. Advocate Health Care has broken ground on its long-awaited replacement for Advocate Trinity Hospital, marking a major milestone for healthcare infrastructure on Chicago's South Side. The new facility will rise at 8000 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive on the former U.S. Steel South Works site. The project carries a price tag of approximately $300 million and is expected to open in 2029. Designed by CannonDesign, the hospital will contain approximately 183,000 square feet across five stories and feature 52 inpatient beds. The facility will include medical-surgical units, ICU beds, observation and dialysis beds, a modern emergency department with 16 treatment bays, advanced imaging services, a cardiac catheterization lab, and robotic surgical capabilities. What the Development Site looks like. The hospital will occupy a 23-acre lakefront site bounded by DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Brandon Avenue, and 81st Street. Plans call for 368 parking spaces and multiple access points designed to improve patient and visitor circulation. Renderings released earlier this year show a modern design featuring curved glass facades, metal paneling, and expansive views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. The structure is organized with a two-story clinical base and a three-story patient tower above. What this means for Chicago's South Side. The new hospital is replacing the current Advocate Trinity Hospital located at 93rd Street and Oglesby Avenue, which has served the community for more than a century. While the new facility will be smaller than the existing hospital, Advocate says it will deliver more modern care through updated technology, expanded outpatient services, and improved patient experience. The project is also expected to create jobs and support broader neighborhood revitalization efforts. Advocate has committed to hiring approximately 1,000 new employees across its South Chicagoland operations by the end of 2027 as part of its larger healthcare investment strategy. What the broader redevelopment includes. The hospital is one of the first major projects moving forward within the larger redevelopment of the former South Works steel mill property. 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Advocate Health Care breaks ground on $300M South Side hospital. Advocate Health Care has officially broken ground on a new $300 million state-of-the-art hospital on Chicago's South Side, marking a significant milestone in the health system's broader $1 billion investment aimed at expanding access to care, creating jobs and improving community health outcomes. More than 300 community members, elected officials and project partners attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility, which will replace the more than 115-year-old Advocate Trinity Hospital. The hospital will serve as a regional hub for inpatient, emergency and specialty care, featuring 52 beds, including medical-surgical, intensive care, observation and dialysis units, along with a modern emergency department, advanced diagnostic imaging and testing services, a cardiac catheterization lab and integrated smart technologies designed to enhance patient care. The project is part of Advocate's larger South Side investment strategy, which also includes new Neighborhood Care Sites, expanded outpatient services and workforce development initiatives intended to strengthen healthcare access and economic opportunities across the community for years to come. Create a free BLDUP account to keep reading. BLDUP Basic gives you access to real estate and construction news and insights you won't find anywhere else. Create free account Free Account. Takes ~30 seconds.
Advocate Health Care breaks ground on state-of-art hospital on South Side. The new hospital will replace the more than 115-year-old Advocate Trinity and serve as a center for inpatient, emergency and specialty care. Posted Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 5:33 pm CT CHICAGO - Advocate Health Care marked a major milestone in its long-term commitment to Chicago's South Side with the groundbreaking of a new, $300 million, state-of-the-art community hospital at the former U.S. Steel South Works site near the lakefront. More than 300 community members, elected officials and partners gathered for the ceremony, which included remarks and a ceremonial groundbreaking to formally launch construction of the new hospital. The new hospital will replace the more than 115-year-old Advocate Trinity Hospital and serve as a modern center for inpatient, emergency and specialty care. The project is part of Advocate's $1 billion investment to expand access to care across Chicago's South Side. The expansion includes new Neighborhood Care Sites, expanded outpatient services, new workforce development initiatives and a modern hospital to ensure high-quality care is available when residents need it. "In parts of Chicago's South Side, the average life expectancy is nearly 30 years shorter than just a few miles to the north. That's not acceptable - and it's why we're here," said Eugene Woods, CEO of Advocate Health, in a news release. "This $1 billion investment - including the first new hospital in this community in more than a century - is about more than buildings. It's about giving every person a real shot to live their healthiest life and creating upward mobility through good-paying jobs, support for local businesses, and clear pathways into healthcare careers. At its core, this is about long-term, generational change." The investment was shaped by extensive community input gathered through dozens of meetings and listening sessions with residents, faith leaders, and community organizations across the South Side, helping to inform priorities around access, prevention and long-term community health and wellness. More details on the $1 billion investment can be found here. Find out what's happening in South Sidefor free with the latest updates from Patch. When completed, the new hospital will include: * A 52-bed facility with medical-surgical, ICU, observation and dialysis beds * A modern emergency department with 16 treatment bays * Advanced diagnostic imaging and testing * A cardiac catheterization lab and robotic surgical capabilities * Smart technology designed to make care more seamless, connected and patient-centered In addition to clinical spaces, the campus will feature areas designed for the community, such as a respite space, walking paths, and a community garden. This recognizes that health is shaped not only by the care provided but also by the environments created. The facility is also designed with sustainability in mind and will be LEED certified and carbon neutral, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. Advocate Health Care is committed to retaining all teammates currently working on the South Side and hiring 1,000 new teammates by the end of 2027 across a range of roles throughout the South Chicagoland service area. The effort began in 2025, and 566 new teammates have already been hired.