Hospice Medical Social Worker

Sutter Health

2 days ago

United States$87,922 - $118,123Full TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sutter Health as a Hospice Medical Social Worker – M-F with Rotating Weekends in United States. We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Valley Position Overview: Ideal candidate will have experience in a Hospice environment.

Key Responsibilities

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $87,922 - $118,123

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Sutter Health as a Hospice Medical Social Worker – M-F with Rotating Weekends.

Key Skills

Hospice careGrief counselingPatient assessmentCase managementCrisis interventionElectronic health recordsTime managementCommunication skillsInterdisciplinary collaborationRegulatory complianceMental health supportPatient advocacyMicrosoft Office SuiteData interpretation

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited institution. A valid MSW-Medical Social Worker certification, BLS certification, and a valid driver's license are required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Hospice Medical Social Worker position at Sutter Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Sutter 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

Sutter Health lists compensation for this physician position at $42k to $56k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($42k–$56k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Hospice care, Grief counseling, Patient assessment, Case management, Crisis intervention, Electronic health records, Time management, Communication skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Hospice Medical Social Worker acts as an advocate to help patients and families access bereavement resources and cope with emotional and practical challenges. They perform patient assessments, monitor care, and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Benefits package: Union Position, Comprehensive Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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