Social Worker - Spine Program

This Social Worker - Spine Program position at Mount Sinai Health System includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Social Work position at Mount Sinai Health System 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.

Mount Sinai Health System lists compensation for this physician position at $85k to $102k annually.

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.

This position is based in New York, New York.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Discharge planning, Clinical counseling, Interprofessional collaboration, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Patient care, Case management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker will provide psychosocial counseling and discharge planning services for orthopedic and neurosurgery spine patients. They will collaborate within interprofessional teams to address the physical, emotional, and social needs of patients and their care partners.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Continuing Education, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.