Social Worker- Oncology

5 days ago
MissouriPart TimeOncology

Job Description

About the Role

Join Saint Luke's Health System as a Social Worker – Oncology, Weekend Call in United States. Job Description Be the steady voice patients and families rely on during their most vulnerable moments! We are seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join our Oncology Team!

Key Responsibilities

  • develop transition plan and address needs in a timely manner.

Requirements

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Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Saint Luke's Health System as a Social Worker – Oncology, Weekend Call.

Key Skills

Social WorkOncologyCrisis InterventionPatient CareDischarge PlanningMultidisciplinary CollaborationAssessmentEmotional SupportCultural AwarenessFinancial Counseling
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker- Oncology at Saint Luke's Health System a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Oncology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

This Oncology position at Saint Luke's Health System 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 Missouri.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Oncology, Crisis Intervention, Patient Care, Discharge Planning, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Assessment, Emotional Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker is responsible for assessing the psychological, social, emotional, cultural, and financial needs of patients and their families. They provide professional social work services and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop transition plans and address patient needs.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Saint Luke's Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Kansas City, MO
0-2
2.4

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Part-time

Posted

5d ago

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