Social Worker, Inpatient Cardiology

This Cardiology position at Beth Israel Lahey 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.

Beth Israel Lahey Health lists compensation for this physician position at $42k to $68k annually.

This is approximately 88% below the national median for Cardiology professionals, which is around $440k.

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.

This position is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Psychosocial assessment, Clinical counseling, Case management, Crisis intervention, Patient engagement, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.

Core responsibilities: Provides clinical services, psychosocial assessments, and counseling to high-acuity cardiac patients and their families to optimize treatment outcomes. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and ensure efficient use of healthcare resources.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Continuing Education, Clinical Supervision, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.