Social Worker 2 - Med/Surg
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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 University Hospitals as a Social Worker 2 – Med/Surg in Cleveland, OH.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Requirements
- to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
- Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- Education Master's Degree from an accredited school of Social Work (Required) Work Experience Hospital/Health Agency experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker 2 - Med/Surg at University Hospitals a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at University Hospitals 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.
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 position is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Discharge Planning, Case Management, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Advocacy, Community Resource Linkage, Crisis Intervention, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to perform psychosocial assessments and develop patient-centered discharge plans. Provides essential linkage to community resources and offers guidance to peers and social work interns.
Benefits package: Free Parking, Tuition Reimbursement, Full Benefits, Retirement Plan, Continuing Education Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Employment Type
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