Hospice Social Worker
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 Gentiva Hospice as a Hospice Social Worker – BSW or MSW in United States (Multiple Locations).
Key Responsibilities
- must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements We are proud to be an EEO employer We maintain a drug-free workplace Location Gentiva Hospice Our Company At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home.
- provide crucial psychosocial support to patients and their loved ones, helping them find comfort, connection.
- Provide psychosocial support to patients and families in accordance with an individualized plan of care
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW) from a CSWE
- accredited school
- Licensure as required by the state of employment
- At least 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Gentiva Hospice in United States (Multiple Locations).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Social Worker at Gentiva Hospice 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.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Gentiva Hospice 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Multiple.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial support, Case management, Grief counseling, Crisis intervention, End-of-life care, Patient assessment, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Provide psychosocial support to hospice patients and their families by conducting assessments and developing individualized care plans. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and guide families through the challenges of illness and loss.
Benefits package: 401(k) with Company Match, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Mileage Reimbursement, Fleet Vehicle Program, Generous Paid Time Off, 7 Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
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
Full-time
Posted
7d ago
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