Ambulatory Care Social Worker

4 days ago
United StatesFull TimeSocial Work
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join University Physicians' Association as a Ambulatory Care Social Worker in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • sufficiency, and reduced crises.

Requirements

  • based, patient
  • centered care across the continuum. Our Vision: Leading the advancement of value
  • based care. Our Values: Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Dedication

Benefits & Compensation

  • The Ambulatory Care Social Worker role focuses on timely assessment and intervention for patients who screen positive for SDOH needs during ambulatory care clinic visits.
  • Success in this position will support ambulatory care patients seeking improved social and economic stability, better access to healthcare, increased self-sufficiency, and reduced crises.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No weekends required.

Apply to join University Physicians' Association as a Ambulatory Care Social Worker.

Key Skills

Care CoordinationCase ManagementSocial Determinants Of HealthPatient AdvocacyCommunicationHealth IT SystemsCounselingHIPAA ComplianceDocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient AssessmentReferral Management
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ambulatory Care Social Worker at University Physicians' Association a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at University Physicians' Association 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.

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Care Coordination, Case Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Patient Advocacy, Communication, Health IT Systems, Counseling, HIPAA Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Ambulatory Care Social Worker addresses social determinants of health to improve patient access to care and overall well-being. They serve as a primary contact and advocate for patients, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate care and improve health outcomes.

Benefits package: Remote Work Opportunity, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About University Physicians' Association

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, Tennessee
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Benefits & Perks

Remote Work Opportunity
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
FSA
HSA
Paid Time Off
7.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%

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

4d ago

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