Supervisory Social Worker - Inpatient Medicine

Department of Veterans AffairsGreat Workplace

2 months ago

Washington, District of Columbia$110K - $144KFull 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

No call. No weekends. M-F 8-4:30. $110K-$144K. Full benefits. Actually have a life. Seriously.

Work-Life Balance Factors

No weekend work No call requirements Remote/telehealth

Key Responsibilities

Performs the administrative and personnel management function relative to the performance of staff supervised.
Develops work improvement plans.
Performs program analysis, development, review, research, design, and contract work as possible with various agencies.
Completes biopsychosocial assessment, evaluation, and diagnostic services for veterans receiving care within the inpatient medical/surgical units

Requirements

Travel Required
Not required
Not Required
Credentialing
does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

Benefits & Compensation

Relocation expenses reimbursed
The Supervisory Social Worker has the responsibility to provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to the social workers assigned to the Inpatient Medicine/Surgery wards
Provides education to patients and family members regarding medical and mental health concerns.
Renders consultation to health care providers regarding assessment findings and treatment plans.
of a Allied Health Professional

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM EST - 4:30PM EST
Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Supervisory Social Worker - Inpatient Medicine at Department of Veterans Affairs 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.

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 Department of Veterans Affairs 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

Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this physician position at $111k to $144k annually.

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 Washington, District of Columbia.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($111k–$144k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Full benefits package, 37-50 days PTO. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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