Social Worker - Per Diem

3 days ago
United States$25 - $35/hrPer Diem / PRNSocial Work
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ Flexible Schedule

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Compensation Intelligence

BLS OES 2024

Below Market
Salary Percentile18th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

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

Psychosocial AssessmentCompassionate CounselingCrisis InterventionCare PlanningCommunity Resource LiaisonBereavement CoordinationRegulatory ComplianceCultural SensitivityPatient AdvocacyInterdisciplinary Collaboration
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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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About Geiss Med Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Santa Ana, California
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Work-life balance
Flexible environment
Professional growth opportunities
6.1

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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