Social Worker, Registry Off-Shift

This Social Work position at UChicago Medicine 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 Chicago, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Case management, Psychosocial assessment, Discharge planning, Crisis intervention, Patient advocacy, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Group facilitation, Biopsychosocial assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker provides clinical support, psychosocial assessments, and interventions for adult inpatient patients and their families. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate safe and timely discharge planning and provide resource linkages.