Social Worker- Pediatrics

This Pediatrics position at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care 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.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care lists compensation for this physician position at $56k to $72k annually.

This is approximately 74% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Joliet, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Family Counseling, Social Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Case Management, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Pediatric Care, Hospice Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Pediatric Social Worker provides short-term crisis intervention and counseling to patients and families based on individual assessments. They also develop relationships with referral sources and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement plans of care.

Benefits package: 401(k) matching, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Pet Insurance, Personal Time Off, Holiday Paid. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.