Medical Social Worker
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Amedisys, Inc. as a Medical Social Worker in United States. Overview Full-time Days Make a difference every day as an Amedisysmedical social worker Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U. S.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills.
- Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
- Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan.
Requirements
- Holds a masters or doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
- Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
- Current CPR certification.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $50,000 to $63,000 annually.
Work Schedule
- Full-time Days schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Amedisys, Inc. as a Medical Social Worker.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker at Amedisys 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 Amedisys 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
Amedisys lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $63k 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 ($50k–$63k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Care planning, Patient education, Clinical status monitoring, Coping skills, Risk assessment, Intervention implementation, Care coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Medical Social Worker assists patients and families with financial, social, and emotional concerns while providing effective coping strategies. They also coordinate care by communicating clinical status changes to the healthcare team and implementing interventions to mitigate health risks.
Benefits package: Medical insurance, Telehealth, Paid time off, Healthcare services, Wellness rewards, Mental health support, Counseling sessions, 401(k). 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
4d ago
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