Social Worker, MSW - Outpatient Oncology

SSM Health

5 days ago

Saint Louis, MissouriFull TimeOncology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join SSM Health as a Social Worker, MSW – Outpatient Oncology in United States. It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University West Pavilion Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Provides social work assistance to patients and families as related to social determinants of health.

Key Responsibilities

provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Interviews patients, assesses priorities and documents case activity.

May consult with members of the multi-disciplinary team in liaison with community resources to support the patient's treatment.

Assists patients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.

Develops and maintains working relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies and seeks creative means to assist the patient with his/her needs.

Benefits & Compensation

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with SSM Health in United States.

Key Skills

Social WorkPatient AssessmentCase DocumentationMulti-disciplinary Team ConsultationCommunity Resource ReferralAgency Relationship BuildingData EntryOral Communication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker, MSW - Outpatient Oncology at SSM Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Oncology 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.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

This Oncology position at SSM 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.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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: Social Work, Patient Assessment, Case Documentation, Multi-disciplinary Team Consultation, Community Resource Referral, Agency Relationship Building, Data Entry, Oral Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker provides essential social work assistance to patients and families, focusing on social determinants of health through interviews, assessments, and documentation. This role involves consulting with the multi-disciplinary team and making referrals to appropriate community resources t...

Benefits package: Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Payment Options, Upfront Tuition Coverage, Comprehensive benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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