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American Healthcare
Blacksburg, Virginia

Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Blacksburg, VA 24060At Heritage Hall Blacksburg, we regard patients as cherished members of our extended family.

We prioritize providing both patients and their families with peace of mind, assuring them through our actions that their loved ones are under the attentive and capable care of our dedicated team.

Each of our centers reflects the culture and essence of the community it serves, and our team is wholeheartedly committed to treating patients and families with the same level of care and compassion we would offer our own loved ones.

The Social Worker assists with the acclimation of admission for each resident as well as discharge planning upon leaving the facility.

They provide direct resident and family support and acts as a resident advocate while working collaboratively with our nursing and management team to provide the best experience possible. Do you have what it takes to be a helping hand to a great generation? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Social Worker Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Within the last five years, must have one year of supervised social work experience (preferably in a healthcare setting) Must have valid Virginia driver's license

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker is responsible for assisting with the acclimation of new residents upon admission and managing discharge planning when residents leave the facility. They also provide direct support to residents and their families while acting as a resident advocate.

Requirements

Candidates must possess at least a High School Diploma or equivalent and have one year of supervised social work experience within the last five years, preferably in a healthcare setting. A valid Virginia driver's license is also required.

Key Skills

Resident AdvocacyCollaborationPatient Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at AMERICAN HEALTHCARE a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,459 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About American Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Roanoke, VA
201-500 employees