Social Worker- Hospice

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker- Hospice at Samaritan a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% 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.

This Social Work position at Samaritan 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.

Samaritan lists compensation for this physician position at $65k to $81k annually.

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 New Jersey.

Key skills and qualifications: Psycho-social Assessment, Bereavement Counseling, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Care Plan Development, Emotional Support, Crisis Intervention, Community Resources, Grief Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will provide psycho-social and bereavement support to assigned hospice patients and their families, collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary team to assess needs and develop individualized plans of care. Key duties include facilitating patient/family participation in treatm...

Benefits package: Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Full Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, and more, 403(b) with 5% employer match, Tuition and mileage reimbursement, Generous PTO and Extended Sick Time bank. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.