Medical Social Worker- Home Care
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BLS OES 2024 · VA adjusted
30% below median for Social Worker in VA — negotiate
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Sentara Health as a Medical Social Worker – Home Care, Days in United States. City/State Williamsburg, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Social Worker for Home Care. Position Status: Full time, Days Position Location: Williamsburg, VA Pay Range: $25.
Key Responsibilities
- provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.
- develop and implement plans to address identified needs.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $53,248 - $87,360/year
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Sentara Health in United States.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker- Home Care at Sentara Health a 8.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Sentara 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.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Williamsburg, Virginia.
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
- Transparent compensation ($42k–$42k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.9/10)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Medical Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving, Community Organization, Advocacy, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Provide medical social work services to patients by assessing social, psychological, and financial needs. Collaborate with healthcare teams and community agencies to implement and evaluate care plans.
Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Adoption, Fertility, Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000, Paid Time Off and Sick Leave, Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave, Emergency Backup Care, Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Life Insurance, 401k/403B with Employer Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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