Medical Social Worker, Per-Diem

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker, Per-Diem at Sutter Health a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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 $46k to $62k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $62000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in California.

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Discharge planning, Clinical assessment, Critical thinking, Psychosocial skills, Case management, Time management, Interpersonal skills. 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 effective patient outcomes.