Clinical Social Worker 2 - Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery

2 months ago
United StatesFull TimeCardiology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join VCU Health as a Clinical Social Worker 2 - Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery in United States.

$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply

The Clinical Social Worker (MSW) provides direct patient and family support while coordinating psychosocial services across the cardiology, vascular surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery service lines.

Key Responsibilities

  • The purpose of the Clinical Social Worker (MSW) position is to provide both direct patient care to patients and families and assist in the coordination of team delivered services.

Requirements

  • saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all:
  • One college and four health sciences schools
  • An academic medical center
  • A Level I trauma center

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join VCU Health as a Clinical Social Worker 2 - Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentTreatment PlanningEvidence-Based InterventionsPatient EducationFamily SupportDischarge PlanningInterdisciplinary CareVAD SupportHeart TransplantationCardiothoracic SurgeryVascular SurgeryCase ManagementSocial WorkCrisis InterventionCompliance Facilitation
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Position Insights

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

This Cardiology position at VCU 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, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Treatment Planning, Evidence-Based Interventions, Patient Education, Family Support, Discharge Planning, Interdisciplinary Care, VAD Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Social Worker provides direct patient and family support, coordinating psychosocial services across cardiology, vascular surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery lines, especially for complex cases like VADs and major transplants. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive psychosocia...

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