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Elm Terrace Gardens
Lansdale, Pennsylvania

Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Social Worker for Skilled Nursing

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our skilled nursing team. In this vital role, you will support residents and their families by providing emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to enhance their quality of life and ensure a smooth transition through their care journey. If you are committed to making a positive impact in a healthcare setting, we invite you to apply and become part of our caring community.

Full-time exempt position, excellent benefit package after 60 days including medical, dental and vision. Paid vacation and sick time, holiday pay, daily meal allowance, 403b match up to 6%, and other benefits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments of residents to identify their needs, preferences, and potential barriers to care
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and healthcare teams
  • Provide emotional support to residents and their families to help them cope with health challenges and transitions
  • Coordinate with community resources, agencies, and support services to meet residents’ social and emotional needs
  • Advocate for residents’ rights and preferences within the healthcare setting
  • Document all interactions, assessments, and care plans accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure comprehensive resident care
  • Educate residents and families about available services, benefits, and community resources

Join our team and contribute to a supportive, respectful environment where residents receive compassionate care. We value growth, teamwork, and a commitment to improving the lives of those we serve. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development in a rewarding healthcare setting.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) or related field; Master’s degree preferred but not required
  • Valid state licensure or certification as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or equivalent
  • Proven experience working in a healthcare or skilled nursing environment experience preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse populations
  • Knowledge of healthcare regulations, Medicaid/Medicare policies, and community resources
  • Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy, professionalism, and discretion
  • Excellent organizational and documentation skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Care planningAdvocacyInterdisciplinary collaborationMedicaid policiesCrisis interventionInterpersonal skillsRegulatory compliance

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 20% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 28 employers

10
<$85k
9
$85k-105k
5
$105k-125k
9
$125k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
43%
Loan repayment
26%
Sign-on bonus
17%
PSLF eligible
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,359 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lansdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$439k
Typical market rent
$1,971/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Elm Terrace Gardens

Hospitals and Health Care
Lansdale, PA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days
Paid vacation and sick time
Holiday pay
Daily meal allowance
403b match up to 6%