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Sentara Health
Charlottesville, Virginia

Social Worker MSW- Oncology

Social WorkerIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73k-$110k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 29m ago · Verified live

Job Description

City/State

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring an Oncology Social Worker for the Medical Oncology and Infusion Phillips Cancer Center. This a full time, day shift position in Charlottesville, VA

Hours: 40hours per week during Business hours. Business Hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 430PM with flexible scheduling. No nights, weekends, or holidays.

  • Click Here to Learn More about Sentara Martha Jefferson Cancer and Infusion Center!
  • The team at Sentara Martha Jefferson Phillips Cancer Center have expert knowledge of a variety of cancer treatments, including:
  • Chemotherapy
  • Biotherapy
  • Hormonal therapy
  • Targeted therapy

Sentara Martha Jefferson Infusion Center

The Sentara Martha Jefferson Infusion Center offers a pleasant, professional atmosphere where patients can receive intravenous infusions and therapeutic injections. Our oncology-certified nurses are trained to administer chemotherapy, biological therapies or supportive blood transfusions for cancer, as well as various infusions for non-cancer patients.

  • OCN certified nurses in both the Infusion Center and Medical oncology clinic.
  • Infusion center has 25 chairs
  • 14,000 provider visits per year
  • 17,000 infusion visits per year- both oncology and non-oncology

A broad range of supportive therapies to reduce or prevent anticipated side effects of treatment are available. The Sentara Martha Jefferson Infusion Center is on site at our offices, offering a safe, convenient and comfortable environment where patients can receive intravenous infusions and therapeutic injections.

  • Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate
  • Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson
  • Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
  • Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson
  • Free Gym at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital!

The Oncology Social Worker is responsible for the provision of medical social work services to patients receiving care in the hospital setting. Assesses the social, psychological, cultural, environmental, and financial situations, as well as disposition needs, for each assigned patient.

Collaborate with patients, families, healthcare team members, and community agencies to develop and implement plans to address identified needs. Evaluates effectiveness of plans and initiates change as needed.

Ideal candidates will have an acute background in a similar scope in acute care setting. Open to training for candidates interested in moving into an Oncology Social Work role.

Education

Master degree in Social Work Required

Certification

None required

Experience

  • 2 years of acute care experience required
  • 2 years of Social Work experience required
  • Experience with community resources is preferred.
  • Develops effective transition plans preferred
  • Collaboration in a team environment required
  • Keywords: Oncology, Navigation, MSW, Social Work, Case Manager, Acute Care, Medical Social Work
  • Health

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $72,737.60 - $110,323.20 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Key Responsibilities

The Oncology Social Worker provides medical social work services by assessing the social, psychological, and financial needs of patients in an acute care setting. They collaborate with healthcare teams and community agencies to develop, implement, and evaluate effective patient care and transition plans.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Social Work and have at least two years of experience in both acute care and social work. Strong collaboration skills and experience with community resources are required or preferred for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementPatient assessmentPsychosocial assessmentCrisis interventionCare planningTransition planningCommunity resource coordinationPatient advocacyInterdisciplinary teamworkDocumentation

Oncology — Social Worker Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

What does the Social Worker market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.8 / 10 · top 25% in oncology (social work)ranked against 57 Oncology (Social Work) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$73k–$110kSocial Worker median $80k (middle half $63k–$97k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$91k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Worker listings in Virginia238 active7,177 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% remote · 28% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k loan repaymentVirginia Social Worker listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment238 active listings, Oct 2026
Social Worker pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sentara Health#3 of 14 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (57 Oncology (Social Work) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker MSW- Oncology at Sentara Health a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology (Social Work) — ranked against 57 active Oncology (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Social Worker Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 18 employers
7
<$85k
9
$85k-100k
4
$100k-115k
15
$115k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
CME allowance
28%
Loan repayment
11% this job
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

LifeStance Health · Vancouver, Washington

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
#4

LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

$73k-$126k
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.8
Better work-life than 80% of Oncology (Social Work) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 57 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call
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About Sentara Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match

Living in Charlottesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$466k≈ 6.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,029/mo≈ 33% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.1
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlottesville, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.