Social Worker - Hospice
Job Description
About the Role
Join Legacy Hospice Inc. as a Hospice Social Worker – M-F, No Weekends in United States. Overview Are you a dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who believes compassionate care can change lives? At Legacy Hospice, we’re looking for a patient-centered professional to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a Supportive Guide: Assess and communicate psychosocial status to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary group.
- Connect Hearts and Homes: Evaluate medical needs, home situations, financial resources, and community support.
- Provide Individualized Care Advocacy: Implement personalized social work plans and collaborate with your Bereavement Coordinator.
- Be part of a United Team Effort: Shape care plans, attend interdisciplinary meetings, and address psychosocial stresses.
Requirements
- $33.00 per hour (Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer.
- 00 - $33.00 per hour (Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $29 - $33/hr
- 15 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Legacy Hospice Inc. in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Hospice at Legacy Hospice 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. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Legacy Hospice 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.
Compensation Analysis
This position also offers production-based compensation: $33000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Norfolk, Virginia.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($33k–$33k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Hospice Care, Psychosocial Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Counseling, Case Management, End-of-life Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The social worker will provide compassionate counseling and emotional support to hospice patients and their families while assessing psychosocial needs. They will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Career Path Program, 15 days PTO, 10 Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
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