Social Worker - Inpatient Medicine - Days - Weill Cornell
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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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in social work | ranked against 6,494 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $101k–$135k | Social Work median $59k (middle half $47k–$75k)29 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$109k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in New York | 630 active | 6,556 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 38% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New 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 |
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