Social Worker (SW)

VITAS Healthcare

2 months ago

United StatesSalary Range: $37-$41Full TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join VITAS Healthcare as a Social Worker (SW) in United States. WHO WE ARE We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

As a hospice social worker, you will provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during an important and vulnerable time.

You will ensure VITAS patients reach the end of life with their affairs in order, honoring their wishes for finances, funeral arrangements, and more.

Their loved ones will trust you to help them navigate the grieving process.

Requirements

MS1 VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end

life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join VITAS Healthcare as a Social Worker (SW).

Key Skills

Emotional SupportCrisis InterventionBereavement SupportGrief CounselingPatient AdvocacyCommunication SkillsListening SkillsPsychosocial EducationTeam CollaborationCommunity Resources KnowledgeCompassionEmpathyCounselingPsychosocial InterventionsAssessment SkillsCasework Interventions

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Social Worker (SW) position at VITAS Healthcare includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at VITAS Healthcare 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

Stated compensation: Salary Range: $37-$41.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Emotional Support, Crisis Intervention, Bereavement Support, Grief Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Communication Skills, Listening Skills, Psychosocial Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: As a hospice social worker, you will provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during a vulnerable time. You will ensure patients reach the end of life with their affairs in order and help loved ones navigate the grieving process.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401k, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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