Social Worker - Inpatient Oncology
Job Description
About the Role
Join University of Washington Medical Center as a Social Worker - Inpatient Oncology in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patient/families for goals of treatment, psychosocial factors impacting healthcare, preferences for post
- acute care, barriers to discharge, available resources.
- Collaborate with agencies/providers/payors that currently are engaged with patient, to ensure coordination of care.
- Identify and assist in transitioning patient to post–acute care resources and options (Home Health, Hospice, SNF/AFH placement).
Requirements
- Agency Affiliated Counselor
- Licensed Social Work Associate
- Independent Clinical
- Licensed Advance Social Worker
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $42.61/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join University of Washington Medical Center as a Social Worker - Inpatient Oncology.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Inpatient Oncology at University of Washington Medical Center a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Oncology physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Oncology — Physician Career Context
This Oncology position at University of Washington Medical Center 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.
Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $42.61 hourly.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $43 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Discharge Planning, Resource Coordination, Grief Support, Crisis Intervention, Assessment Skills, Clinical Intervention, Organizational Skills, Customer Service. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will provide discharge planning, resource coordination, loss and grief support, and crisis intervention services to oncology patients and families, while also supporting the interdisciplinary team. Primary duties include assessing patient/family needs, coordinating post-acute care ...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
32-hour workweek (Reduced hours ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Posted
19d ago
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