Social Worker - Inpatient Medicine - Days - Weill Cornell

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48.45-$64.8/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Location: New York, New York

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Description

Social Worker - Inpatient Medicine - Days - Weill Cornell

We are seeking a Social Worker for our busy Medicine units. The Social Worker plays a critical role in the process of developing comprehensive discharge plans, beginning on the day of admission.

The Social Worker aids in the care, development, education and support of all the patients and provides support to the families. Assist in enhancing their capabilities of coping with illness and daily functioning. The goal is to provide the highest quality medical care and transition of care for the patient. Here, you will experience all the reasons why you entered such a rewarding field.

This is a Day shift, Monday - Friday position with rotating weekend/holiday coverage.

  • Preferred Criteria
  • At least one year of inpatient Medical/Surgical experience
  • Discharge Planning experience
  • Required Criteria
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
  • New York State License as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)

New Hires pending a NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), must have Limited Permit (must supply exam date prior to start of employment); the LMSW must be obtained within 1 year of hire

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

  • NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$48.45-$64.80/Hourly

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Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker develops comprehensive discharge plans starting from the day of admission to ensure a smooth transition of care. They also provide essential support and education to patients and their families to help them cope with illness and daily functioning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) and possess a New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license. At least one year of inpatient Medical/Surgical experience and discharge planning experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient supportCare coordinationMedical social workCrisis interventionCase managementFamily support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Inpatient Medicine - Days - Weill Cornell at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,494 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in social workranked against 6,494 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$101k–$135kSocial Work median $59k (middle half $47k–$75k)29 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$109k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in New York630 active6,556 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 38% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Social Worker listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 6% offer loan repayment698 active listings, Oct 2026
Social Work pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,494 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 27 employers
20
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8
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
21%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, New York
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits
Competitive base pay
Professional growth opportunities

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.