Home Health & Hospice Social Worker
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
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.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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