Social Worker (MSW)
Job Description
About the Role
Join VITAS Healthcare as a Social Worker (MSW) in United States. WHO WE ARE We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- As a hospice social worker, you will provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during an important and vulnerable time.
- You will ensure VITAS patients reach the end of life with their affairs in order, honoring their wishes for finances, funeral arrangements, and more.
- Their loved ones will trust you to help them navigate the grieving process.
Requirements
- MS1 VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end
- life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $62.4K - $74.9K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
Apply to join VITAS Healthcare as a Social Worker (MSW).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (MSW) at VITAS Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at VITAS Healthcare 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.
Compensation Analysis
VITAS Healthcare lists compensation for this physician position at $30k to $36k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($30k–$36k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social Work License, Reliable Transportation, Commitment, Compassion, Can-do Attitude, Community Resources Knowledge, Psychosocial Issues Knowledge, Psychosocial Interventions. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The hospice social worker provides emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during vulnerable times, ensuring patients' end-of-life wishes regarding finances and funeral arrangements are honored. They also help loved ones navigate the grieving process through support and cou...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement. 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.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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