Social Worker - Per Diem
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Compensation Intelligence
BLS OES 2024
40% below median for Social Worker — negotiate
Job Description
About the Role
Join Geiss Med Hospice as a Medical Social Worker – Hospice, Per Diem in United States. At Geiss Med Hospice, we believe in cherishing every moment of life. We understand that facing a life-limiting illness or injury can be overwhelming, which is why we are here to provide a comforting hand and a listening ear.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Expert Social Evaluations: Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families, identifying challenges like caregiver stress, family dynamics, and safety concerns.
- Offer Compassionate Counseling: Support patients and families through emotional difficulties, stress, and crisis situations, providing care with empathy and understanding.
- Collaborate with the Team: Work closely with healthcare professionals to create personalized care plans and contribute valuable insights into the patient's psychosocial needs.
- Facilitate Community Connections: Serve as a liaison to local agencies, helping families access resources and ensuring seamless home care services.
Requirements
- Life Balance: We value your well
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $25 - $35/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Geiss Med Hospice as a Medical Social Worker – Hospice, Per Diem.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Per Diem at Geiss Med Hospice a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Geiss Med Hospice 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
This position also offers production-based compensation: $35000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
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
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($35k–$35k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Compassionate Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Care Planning, Community Resource Liaison, Bereavement Coordination, Regulatory Compliance, Cultural Sensitivity. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Conduct psychosocial evaluations and provide compassionate counseling to patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses. Coordinate bereavement programs and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
Benefits package: Work-life balance, Flexible environment, Professional growth opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
3d ago
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