Hospice Medical Social Worker
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Job Description
Job Title
Hospice Medical Social Worker
Location: Warrendale, PA, USA
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- Employee Type
- Employee
- Working Hours Per Week
- 40
Job Description
Care Where You Are: Where Your Work Truly Matters
AHN Healthcare@Home is a nationally recognized leader in home health and hospice, and a consistent Top Workplace. If you are a clinician seeking autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and real career growth; this is where you belong.
We are hiring a Medical Social Worker (MSW) for a Hospice position providing care to patients in their homes in the Warrendale, PA area.
What You’ll Do
Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to comfort, dignity, and quality of life
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and bereavement assessments, identifying patient and family needs while developing care plans that support emotional, social, and end-of-life goals
Provide counseling, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families, connecting them with resources and helping them navigate the end-of-life journey with clarity and dignity
Apply critical thinking and compassionate problem-solving to address complex situations, advocate for patient wishes, and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant EMR documentation
- Work independently but never alone
- Travel to patient homes within assigned territory
- Designed for Success
- Dedicated field education team supporting you from Day 1
- Leadership that listens, mentors, and champions your growth
- A collaborative culture where your impact is recognized and your feedback shapes improvement
- Benefits That Support Your Whole Life
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
- Fleet Vehicle Program
- Generous PTO
- 401(K) with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through our Purdue University partnership
- MSW Qualifications
- Master’s in Social Work from graduate school accredited by the Council of Social Work
- One (1) to two (2) years post graduate social work experience in a health care setting
Licensed MSW Preferred
Due to the field-based nature of this home health position, a valid driver’s license and the ability to spend approximately 20% of your workday driving to and from patient locations are required
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
Notice
Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is part of our background process, which includes medical and recreational marijuana.
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- By submitting your application, you are confirming that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.
- AHN Healthcare@Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Social Worker will deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting by conducting psychosocial assessments and developing comprehensive care plans. They will also provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s in Social Work from an accredited graduate school and possess one to two years of post-graduate experience in a healthcare setting. A valid driver’s license is required for travel to patient homes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 26% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $68k (middle half $60k–$81k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Pennsylvania | 210 active | 6,580 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 26% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania social worker listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus · 11% offer loan repayment240 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,485 in the last 30 days | 1,484 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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