Hospice Medical Social Worker (Weekend)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Medical Social Worker (Weekend) at Northern Illinois Hospice a 2.2 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. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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

This Social Work position at Northern Illinois Hospice 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.

Northern Illinois Hospice lists compensation for this physician position at $31k to $44k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $44000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessments, Care planning, Counseling, Advance care planning, Documentation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Communication, Empathy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Hospice Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and provide emotional support to patients and families during weekend shifts. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient comfort and compliance with Medicare and state standards.

Benefits package: 401k with Company Match, Mileage Reimbursement, Weekend Differential. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.