Senior Social Worker | Transplant Services
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BLS OES 2024 · SD adjusted
28% below median for Social Worker in SD — negotiate
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 Sanford Health as a Senior Social Worker – Transplant Services (Temporary) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Compensation: Salary Range: $27.
Key Responsibilities
- provide specialized counseling and support.
- provide brief therapy as appropriate.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required.
- Healthcare and/or mental health hospital experience preferred.
- If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $27.50 - $38.50/hr
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Social Worker | Transplant Services at Sanford Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Sanford Health 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.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $38000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
South Dakota 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.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($38k–$38k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Clinical Counseling, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Care Protocols, Critical Thinking, Brief Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Provide advanced social work practice and psychosocial assessments for transplant services patients and their families. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage social, emotional, and economic concerns to maintain optimal patient functioning.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
3d ago
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