No salary listed — similar Social Worker roles pay ~$79k (median of 81 jobs)

6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Oncology (Social Work) — ranked against 70 active roles in this specialty

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

Social Worker III - Oncology or Burn - 100%25

Social Worker Above average in Oncology (Social Work)No weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 1mo ago

About the Role

Social Worker III for Oncology or Burn unit in Iowa City. M-F, 8-hour shifts, occasional evenings/weekends.

Join University of Iowa as a Social Worker III – Oncology or Burn, M-F in Iowa City, Iowa.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Paid Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct social work services, including assessments and interventions, to patients and families in the Oncology or Burn units. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate the continuum of care and lead support groups for patients and their families.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, a valid Iowa license to practice, and 6 months to 1 year of clinical social work experience. Strong communication skills and experience in healthcare settings are highly desired.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentCase ManagementCare CoordinationCrisis InterventionInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient AdvocacyGroup TherapyClinical Social WorkTreatment PlanningResource NavigationElectronic Medical RecordsPatient Education

Oncology — Social Worker Career Context

In Iowa, Social Worker listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$101k across 57 listings, vs ~$84k nationally (8,728 listings).

Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker III - Oncology or Burn - 100%25 at University of Iowa a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Oncology (Social Work) — ranked against 70 active Oncology (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include 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.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About University of Iowa

Hospitals and Health Care
Iowa City, Iowa
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Vacation
Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan