Social Worker - Medical Surgical Units - Days

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45.61-$61.08/hr

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Posted 42m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Location: New York, New York

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Description

Social Work Changes Lives

Together We Will Stay Amazing

Social Worker - Medical Surgical Units - NYP Allen Hospital - Days

At NewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital, talented social workers lead, learn and educate in a department like no other. We collaborate across the full spectrum of key areas, providing life-changing research, education and practice. You can help Make It Possible.

At NewYork-Presbyterian, social work is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our social workers dares to be truly excellent –thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities – and the world – stronger

We are seeking a Social Worker for our Medical Surgical Units. Experience a place where Social Worker are respected. Utilize your inpatient experience to provide a variety of psychosocial services, coordinate discharge planning and continuum of care for patients and families from across the world. Assist them in enhancing their capabilities of coping with illness and daily functioning. Here, you will experience all the reasons why you entered such a rewarding field.

This is a full time days shift position, hours are 8:30-4:30 or 9:00-5:00. Include a weekend and holiday rotation at NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital.

Preferred Criteria

At least one year of inpatient Medical/Surgical experience

  • Required Criteria
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
  • New York State License as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
  • If a new graduate Social Worker, Limited Permit (must supply exam date prior to start of employment)

If a new graduate Social Worker, must have Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) by the State of New York within 1 year of hire

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

  • NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$45.61-$61.08/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

Key Responsibilities

The social worker will provide psychosocial services and coordinate discharge planning for patients in medical-surgical units. They will assist patients and families in coping with illness and navigating the continuum of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) and possess a New York State Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) license. At least one year of inpatient medical/surgical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Medical social workPatient advocacyCrisis interventionCase managementInpatient careCoping strategiesPatient assessment

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$95k–$127kSocial Work median $59k (middle half $47k–$75k)29 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$103k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in New York630 active6,551 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 40% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Social Worker listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 6% offer loan repayment698 active listings, Oct 2026
Social Work pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

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Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 27 employers
20
<$85k
9
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8
$115k-130k
4
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
21%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.