Medical Social Worker Per Diem

Sutter Health

5 days ago

United States$54.09 - $73.01/hrPer Diem / PRNSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Medical Social Worker – Per Diem, Rotating Weekends in United States. We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: EMC - Eden Medical Center Position Overview: Per Diem Social Worker to help with coverage and staffing.

Key Responsibilities

provide education to staff and other hospital departments and participates on committees as requested.

develop and implement an appropriate plan of care.

develop and implement an appropriate plan of care.

provide psychosocial care appropriate to the age-specific needs of newborns, children, adolescents, adults a.

Requirements

specific needs of newborns, children, adolescents, adults and elders. Knowledge of palliative care, goals of care discussions, and the psychosocial needs of the patient and family at end

risk population Job Shift: Days Schedule: Per Diem/Casual Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $54.09 - $73.01/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Sutter Health as a Medical Social Worker – Per Diem, Rotating Weekends.

Key Skills

Biopsychosocial assessmentCrisis interventionShort-term counselingDischarge planningPatient advocacyGrief counselingMotivational interviewingGroup facilitationBehavioral health assessmentEnd-of-life supportInterdisciplinary collaborationCase managementPsychosocial careBioethicsData entryCommunication skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker Per Diem at Sutter Health a 2.1 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 $54k to $73k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $73000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Biopsychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, Short-term counseling, Discharge planning, Patient advocacy, Grief counseling, Motivational interviewing, Group facilitation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Medical Social Worker provides biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and short-term counseling to patients and their families. They also serve as a liaison to community programs and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on discharge planning and transitions of care.

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