Medical Social Worker, Per Diem

1 month ago
California$46.52 - $62.50/hrPer Diem / PRNSocial Work

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

Crisis InterventionInformationReferralsDischarge PlanningCoordinationClinical ReviewersPsychosocial SkillsClinical AssessmentCritical ThinkingTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer SkillsMicrosoft OfficeMedicare KnowledgeMediCal Knowledge

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree from a CSWE-accredited program or an MSS degree, along with two years of experience in a healthcare setting, including one year in an acute care hospital. Preferred experience includes discharge planning, and strong clinical, assessment, and regulatory knowledge is required.
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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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About Sutter Health

Medical Practices
Tracy, California
2-5
2.4

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago

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