Neuro Oncology/General Pediatrics Social Worker

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

2 months ago

GeorgiaFull TimeOncology

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as a Neuro Oncology/General Pediatrics Social Worker in United States. Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs).

Key Responsibilities

Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify strengths and potential barriers across the continuum of care as it relates to patient health and wellbeing.

Assists patients and families in coping with illness, trauma, hospitalization, and end of life based on principles of growth and development, family systems, and cultural considerations.

Assists families and healthcare team in making plans for discharge and ongoing medical care and treatment related to psychosocial needs.

Assists families in accessing resources to achieve and/or maintain stabilization and self-sufficiency.

Requirements

Assists patients and families in coping with illness, trauma, hospitalization, and end of life based on principles of growth and development, family systems, and cultural considerations.

Assists families and healthcare team in making plans for discharge and ongoing medical care and treatment related to psychosocial needs.

Assists families in accessing resources to achieve and/or maintain stabilization and self-sufficiency.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in United States.

Key Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsTeamworkPsychosocial AssessmentDischarge PlanningResource AccessSafety AssessmentDocumentationChild ProtectionAdult Protection

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neuro Oncology/General Pediatrics Social Worker at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta 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 weekend requirements.

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 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta 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 Georgia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills, Teamwork, Psychosocial Assessment, Discharge Planning, Resource Access, Safety Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The role ensures high-quality social work services are provided to support healthcare and coordinate the psychosocial needs of patients and families. Responsibilities include completing comprehensive psychosocial assessments, assisting families with coping mechanisms, and facilitating discharge plan...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Monday-Friday Schedule, Day Shift Only. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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