Social Worker - Inpatient

This Social Work position at Tampa General Hospital 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.

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 Tampa, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Discharge Planning, Case Management, Therapeutic Intervention, Patient Advocacy, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Resource Mobilization. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Manage complex psychosocial and economic co-morbidities for inpatient patients and families to optimize treatment outcomes. Coordinate transitions of care and serve as a liaison between the hospital and community resources.