Clinical Social Worker- Inpatient Surgery

This Surgery position at Duke 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 Durham, North Carolina.

Key skills and qualifications: Care coordination, Discharge planning, Psychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, Case management, Critical thinking, Complex problem-solving, Regulatory compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker manages a caseload to provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and discharge planning for inpatient surgery patients. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe care transitions and compliance with regulatory standards.

Benefits package: $5,000 commitment bonus, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement savings, Paid time off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.