Clinical Social Worker 2 - Medicine

VCU Health

8 days ago

Richmond, VirginiaFull TimeCardiology

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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

Join VCU Health as a Clinical Social Worker – Cardiology, Sign-On Bonus in United States.

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by May 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply

The Clinical Social Worker (MSW) provides direct patient and family support while coordinating psychosocial services across the cardiology, vascular surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery service lines.

Key Responsibilities

The purpose of the Clinical Social Worker (MSW) position is to provide both direct patient care to patients and families and assist in the coordination of team delivered services.

Requirements

saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all:

One college and four health sciences schools

An academic medical center

A Level I trauma center

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $5,000.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with VCU Health in United States.

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentTreatment planningPatient supportDischarge planningCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationCase managementClinical social workAcute careCardiology supportVascular surgery supportHeart failure therapy supportCommunity referralsQuality improvement

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Position Insights

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

This Cardiology position at VCU Health 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.

Nationally, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

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 position is based in Richmond, Virginia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Treatment planning, Patient support, Discharge planning, Crisis intervention, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient education, Case management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Social Worker provides direct psychosocial support to patients and families across cardiology and surgical service lines. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating discharge activities within an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits package: Sign On Bonus $5,000. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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