Social Worker
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
This Social Worker position is assigned to the Survivors Assistance and Memorial Support (SAMS) Program at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role involves providing initial contact and support to family members, caregivers, and survivors following a Veteran's death.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide initial contact with families and survivors after a Veteran's death.
- Collaborate with Social Work Services Leadership and designees.
- Assist with SAMS program functions at the medical facility level.
Requirements
- Relevant social work qualifications.
- Appropriate licensure and certifications as required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $72,294 - $113,716 per year (GS pay scale).
- Benefits details not specified.
Work Schedule
- Schedule details not specified.
- Call, weekend, and night requirements not mentioned.
This remote position offers a unique opportunity to provide compassionate support to families of veterans. The role requires collaboration and sensitivity in delivering services.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at Department of Veterans Affairs a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Department of Veterans Affairs 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.
Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this physician position at $72k to $114k annually.
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.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($72k–$114k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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