Medical Social Worker II, Per-Diem

This Social Work position at Sutter Health 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.

Sutter Health lists compensation for this physician position at $53k to $72k annually.

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 is based in Vallejo, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Discharge planning, Clinical assessment, Critical thinking, Psychosocial skills, Case management, Medicare knowledge, MediCal knowledge. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Medical Social Worker provides crisis intervention, information, and referrals for patients ranging from infancy to geriatrics. They coordinate complex discharge planning and serve as a liaison to community resources to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care.