Social Worker (LMSW) - Palliative Care

St. Tammany Parish Hospital

2 months ago

Covington, LouisianaFull TimePalliative Care

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join St. Tammany Parish Hospital as a Social Worker (LMSW) - Palliative Care in United States. At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal.

Key Responsibilities

coordinate referrals, evaluation, counseling, discharge planning, long range planning, and patient care service.

provide proof of automobile insurance (at his/her own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum li.

conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values.

Requirements

handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%

NONE Occasionally (1%

service acute care facility that delivers today’s life

Benefits & Compensation

oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: M

handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%

NONE Occasionally (1%

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with St. Tammany Parish Hospital in United States.

Key Skills

Medical Social ServicesEvaluationCounselingHome HealthHospiceCare CoordinationDischarge PlanningLong Range PlanningLMSWLCSWClinical ExperienceDriving

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (LMSW) - Palliative Care at St. Tammany Parish Hospital a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Palliative Care physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Palliative Care — Physician Career Context

This Palliative Care position at St. Tammany Parish Hospital 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 Covington, Louisiana.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical Social Services, Evaluation, Counseling, Home Health, Hospice, Care Coordination, Discharge Planning, Long Range Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) is responsible for providing Medical Social Services functions, including evaluation and counseling, for Home Health and Hospice patients. This role involves coordinating referrals, evaluation, counseling, discharge planning, long-range planning, and patient...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, PTO. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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