Medical Social Worker- Home Health

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker- Home Health at Pennant Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Social Work position at Pennant Group 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.

Pennant Group lists compensation for this physician position at $40k to $45k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $45000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Renton, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Social Casework, Rehabilitation, Coping Strategies, Resource Referral, Liaison, Advocacy, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Medical Social Worker assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to illness and environment, addressing coping issues in the plan of care. Responsibilities include providing supportive social casework, assisting patients/families with medical recommendations, and connecting them with c...