Ambulatory Medical Social Worker OB (MSW/LSW)
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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 OhioHealth as a Ambulatory Medical Social Worker OB – MSW/LSW in Columbus, Ohio. We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops care plan, including discharge plan, incorporating medical plan of care.
- Participates in identification of cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation and refers such cases to the legally mandated authorities when applicable.
Requirements
- Driver's License only if in a Home Care department
- Department of Motor Vehicles, LSW
- Licensed Social Worker
- Social Work Certification and Licensure Board Additional Job Description: Masters degree in Social Work or a related field and LSW license in the State of Ohio. 1
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with OhioHealth in Columbus, Ohio.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ambulatory Medical Social Worker OB (MSW/LSW) at OhioHealth a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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 OhioHealth 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.
Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
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 is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Biopsychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Discharge Planning, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Clinical Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Regulatory Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop comprehensive treatment and discharge plans for patients and families. Coordinate clinical and financial outcomes for assigned populations while collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams.
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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