Social Worker

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at Us Oncology a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

This Social Work position at Us Oncology 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 position is based in Austin, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Therapeutic Counseling, Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Documentation, Psychosocial Impact of Cancer, Crisis Intervention, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Social Worker participates in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders for patients needing psycho-social assistance, while also providing therapeutic counseling to patients, families, and caregivers as needed. Responsibilities include supp...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, PTO, 401k with Match, Wellness Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.