Social Worker, BSW (40 hrs/days - Temple/Fox Chase Cancer Center)

4 days ago
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaFull TimeSocial Work
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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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 Temple University Health System as a Social Worker BSW – Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Temple University Health System in Philadelphia, PA.

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentMedical social workPatient advocacyCase managementCommunity resource coordinationBilingual communicationSpanish language proficiency

Key Responsibilities

The social worker assesses the psychosocial needs of patients to provide recommendations to medical staff. They also deliver direct services to ensure patients effectively utilize healthcare services and community resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Social Work. One year of experience as a medical social worker and a Pennsylvania Social Worker license are preferred.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Social Worker, BSW (40 hrs/days - Temple/Fox Chase Cancer Center) position at Temple University Health System includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Temple University 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.

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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Medical social work, Patient advocacy, Case management, Community resource coordination, Bilingual communication, Spanish language proficiency. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker assesses the psychosocial needs of patients to provide recommendations to medical staff. They also deliver direct services to ensure patients effectively utilize healthcare services and community resources.

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About Temple University Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

4d ago