Social Worker (Geriatric PACT)
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 Department of Veterans Affairs as a Social Worker (Geriatric PACT) in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, Missouri. Summary The Social Worker will be responsible for providing services to veterans presenting for care at the St. Louis VA Medical Center.
Key Responsibilities
- Social Work: https://youtube. com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube. com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w
Requirements
- Social Work: https://youtube. com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU VA Careers
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker: https://youtube. com/embed/U_xC25QsN0w
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $70,654 to - $111,137 per year
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Department of Veterans Affairs in Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, Missouri.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (Geriatric PACT) 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 Geriatrics physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Geriatrics — Physician Career Context
This Geriatrics 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.
Nationally, Geriatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $250k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $330k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this physician position at $71k to $111k annually.
This is approximately 64% below the national median for Geriatrics professionals, which is around $250k.
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 Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, Missouri.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($71k–$111k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Geriatrics physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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