Social Worker MSW - Case Management - Ochsner Baptist - Full Time - $15k Sign on Bonus Available

Ochsner Health

2 days ago

New Orleans, LouisianaFull TimeSocial Work

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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 Ochsner Health as a Social Worker MSW – Case Management – $15k Sign-On in United States. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts patient assessment interviews, provides referrals and coordinates discharge plans.

Identifies and provides helpful resources to patients and families.

Maintains patient records and documents and communicates critical information to the medical team.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge and required certifications through continuing education and development.

Requirements

Picayune Earned 2022

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $15,000.

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 Ochsner Health in United States.

Key Skills

Bio-psychosocial AssessmentsCase ManagementDischarge PlanningCrisis InterventionPatient EducationMedical TerminologyInterpersonal CommunicationData EntryWindows ApplicationsMultidisciplinary Collaboration

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Position Insights

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Ochsner 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.

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 New Orleans, Louisiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Bio-psychosocial Assessments, Case Management, Discharge Planning, Crisis Intervention, Patient Education, Medical Terminology, Interpersonal Communication, Data Entry. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Responsible for conducting bio-psychosocial assessments and coordinating complex discharge plans for patients. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and caregivers.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, PTO, Continuing Education. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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