Social Worker - Inpatient Oncology

19 days ago
United States$42.61 hourlyPart TimeOncology

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

Discharge PlanningResource CoordinationGrief SupportCrisis InterventionAssessment SkillsClinical InterventionOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceBehavioral HealthTreatment AdherenceCare CoordinationAdvance DirectivesGuardianshipsSubstance Use Disorder InterventionDomestic Violence Intervention
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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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About University of Washington

Hospitals and Health Care
Seattle, WA
0-2
3.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

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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