Social Worker - Per Diem

This Social Work position at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 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 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.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $507000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Care Planning, Crisis Counseling, Community Resource Planning, Case Management, Clinical Documentation, Patient Advocacy, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker provides professional psychosocial assessments and counseling to patients and families, primarily within the Emergency Department. They collaborate with care teams to facilitate the use of public and private resources for optimal patient functioning.