Social Worker MSW- Oncology
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring an Oncology Social Worker for the Medical Oncology and Infusion Phillips Cancer Center. This is a full time, day shift position in Charlottesville, VA.
Job description
Hours
40 hours per week during business hours. Business hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm with flexible scheduling. No nights, weekends, or holidays.
Responsibilities
The Oncology Social Worker is responsible for the provision of medical social work services to patients receiving care in the hospital setting. Assesses the social, psychological, cultural, environmental, and financial situations, as well as disposition needs, for each assigned patient. Collaborate with patients, families, healthcare team members, and community agencies to develop and implement plans to address identified needs. Evaluates effectiveness of plans and initiates change as needed.
Qualifications
- Master degree in Social Work Required
- 2 years of acute care experience required
- 2 years of Social Work experience required
- Experience with community resources is preferred
- Develops effective transition plans preferred
- Collaboration in a team environment required
Requirements
- Master degree in Social Work Required
- 2 years of acute care experience required
- 2 years of Social Work experience required
- Experience with community resources is preferred
- Develops effective transition plans preferred
- Collaboration in a team environment required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)/403(b) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Family Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Fertility Reimbursement
- Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Emergency Backup Care
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.