Social Worker III - Med/Surg - 50%25 - 100%25

This Social Worker III - Med/Surg - 50%25 - 100%25 position at University of Iowa includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Social Work position at University of Iowa 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.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Iowa City, Iowa.

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Case management, Care coordination, Clinical assessment, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Psychosocial intervention, Patient advocacy, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker III provides direct clinical services, including assessments and interventions, to facilitate patient care across the continuum. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support psychosocial needs and contribute to program development and research.

Benefits package: Paid vacation, Sick leave, Health, dental, life and disability insurance, Generous employer contributions into retirement plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.