Home Health & Hospice Social Worker

1 month ago
United Statesup to $5,250Per Diem / PRNSocial Work

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 Otterbein SeniorLife as a Home Health & Hospice Social Worker in United States. Overview The Home Health & Hospice Social Worker is responsible for the provision of a wide range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families. At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring.

Key Responsibilities

  • service education to contractors and referral sources Teaches the patient, family and/or caregiver regarding the progression of the disease process and self

Requirements

  • effective communication, comprehension, documentation, interpersonal and computer skills.
  • Ability to assess patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs.
  • Ability to work in a field setting and exhibit ability to make sound judgments.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Otterbein SeniorLife in United States.

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentBereavement Risk AssessmentCommunity Resource ReferralFacility Placement AssistanceGrief CounselingInterdisciplinary Team ParticipationPlan of Care DevelopmentCase ConferencesClinical DocumentationDischarge PlanningCommunicationComprehensionInterpersonal SkillsComputer SkillsJudgment
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health & Hospice Social Worker at Otterbein SeniorLife a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Otterbein SeniorLife 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

Stated compensation: up to $5,250.

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 United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Bereavement Risk Assessment, Community Resource Referral, Facility Placement Assistance, Grief Counseling, Interdisciplinary Team Participation, Plan of Care Development, Case Conferences. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker provides a range of psychosocial services to terminally ill patients and their families, including conducting comprehensive assessments and facilitating referrals to community resources for support and financial assistance. Responsibilities also involve providing grief counseling, ...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits, Vision & Dental Insurance, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Otterbein SeniorLife

Hospitals and Health Care
Lebanon, Ohio
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision & Dental Insurance
Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago

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