Medical Social Worker
Compensation
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- Per Diem
- Call expectations
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Job Description
Job type: Per Diem
Shift: Days
Responsible for facilitating patients and families in the identification and
management of biopsychosocial, spiritual, financial, developmental and cultural
issues in the face of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Develops and facilitates
classes and support groups as well as coordinating education materials for
patients, families, staff and other interested individuals and groups.
Embark on a rewarding career with Emanuel Medical Center hospital. If you are a
compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this
is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in
delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Emanuel Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our
dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we
provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health,
professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and
programs include
* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
* 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
* Generous paid time off
* Career development and continuing education opportunities
* Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
* Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
* Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and
critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home
insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by
employment status
Emanuel Medical Center, part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is a
209-bed acute care hospital located in Turlock, California. Since 1917, Emanuel
has been, and continues to be, dedicated to providing the best care possible for
residents of Turlock and nearby communities. As the community's premier medical
facility, we provide hospital services that include 24-hour emergency care, the
only heart attack receiving center between Modesto and Fresno, an advanced
center for mothers and newborns, and rehabilitation and therapy. The Emanuel
Cancer Center provides specialized cancer services that include diagnosis,
treatment and support. From emergency services and heart care to orthopedics,
advanced stroke treatment and more, were focused on providing advanced care
combined with attentiveness and kindness. We offer convenient inpatient and
outpatient locations. Join our team!
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate the identification and management of biopsychosocial, spiritual, and financial issues for cancer patients and their families. Develop and lead support groups and educational classes for patients, staff, and the community.
Requirements
A Master of Social Work degree and BLS certification are preferred. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a social agency or community organization dealing with health and disease issues.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker at Tenet Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 5,863 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Social Worker Career Context
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (168 salary observations; 244 listings), vs ~$82k nationally (6,408 salary observations; 14,559 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 24% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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