Medical Social Worker, Per Diem
Job Description
About the Role
Join Sutter Health as a Medical Social Worker, Per Diem in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- implement an effective discharge plan for patients and families.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $46.52 - $62.50/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Sutter Health as a Medical Social Worker, Per Diem.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker, Per Diem at Sutter Health a 2.4 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.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Sutter 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.
Compensation Analysis
Sutter Health lists compensation for this physician position at $46k to $62k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $62000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in California.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Information, Referrals, Discharge Planning, Coordination, Clinical Reviewers, Psychosocial Skills, Clinical Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Medical Social Work Associate provides essential services including crisis intervention, information, referrals, and comprehensive discharge planning for patients across all age groups. This role involves coordinating complex discharge needs and acting as a liaison to community resources to ensu...
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Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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