Medical Social Worker Jobs in Florida

Medical Social Worker jobs in Florida are in strong demand, with active hiring across hospital systems, hospice and palliative care, rehabilitation centers, and community health organizations, with openings at every level from entry-level to senior clinical roles. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando account for the heaviest concentration of listings, anchored by large employers such as HCA Florida, AdventHealth, and Baptist Health South Florida. Discharge planning, oncology social work, and behavioral health case management are the most consistently sought specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles27
Top employerTHE PALMS HOME CARE
Top cityFort Myers, FL
Cities hiring23
Work type100% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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Medical Social Worker Home Health Part-Time/PRN
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Medical Social Worker Home Health Part-Time/PRN
Medical Services of America
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$50 - $55/hr
Master's degree in social work

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Medical Social Worker
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Medical Social Worker
THE PALMS HOME CARE
Orlando, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Master's degree in social work
51-200

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Medical Social Worker - Home Health - PRN
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Medical Social Worker - Home Health - PRN
Complete Home Care
West Palm Beach, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
Master's degree in social work
501-1,000

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Medical Social Worker- Part -Time
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Medical Social Worker- Part -Time
Unicity Care Management
Pompano Beach, Florida
Community & Nonprofit Services
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Hybrid
11-50

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Medical Social Worker-MSW - Peds Primary - Page Field
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Medical Social Worker-MSW - Peds Primary - Page Field
Lee Health
Fort Myers, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$27.57 - $35.84/hr
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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Medical Social Worker Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fort Myers
2 jobs
Jacksonville
2 jobs
Daytona Beach
2 jobs
Saint Petersburg
2 jobs
Davie
1 job
DeLand
1 job
Naples
1 job
Chipley
1 job
Orlando
1 job

Medical Social Worker Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

THE PALMS HOME CARE3 open roles
CenterWell2 open roles
Lee Health2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in medical social worker jobs across Florida.

  • Active Florida licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program required for most clinical roles
  • Experience in healthcare settings such as hospitals, hospice, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing facilities
  • Proficiency in discharge planning, care coordination, and connecting patients to community resources
  • Knowledge of Florida Medicaid, Medicare, and managed care insurance processes and documentation
  • Strong interdisciplinary teamwork skills for collaborating with physicians, nurses, and case managers

Medical Social Worker Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a medical social worker in Florida?

To become a medical social worker in Florida, you must earn a Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program and then obtain licensure through the Florida Department of Health. Florida offers the Licensed Master Social Worker credential for those without supervised clinical hours and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, which requires completed supervised clinical experience and passing the ASWB Clinical exam. Most hospital and clinical roles require LCSW licensure or active pursuit of it.

Which companies hire medical social workers in Florida?

Employers hiring medical social workers in Florida right now include THE PALMS HOME CARE, CenterWell, and Lee Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Florida's large integrated health systems and hospice networks drive a significant share of ongoing openings, particularly for roles focused on discharge planning and end-of-life care coordination.

Which Florida cities have the most medical social worker jobs?

Fort Myers, Jacksonville, and Daytona Beach have the most medical social worker openings in Florida as of October 2026. Miami's concentration of large academic medical centers and safety-net hospitals drives demand in the south, while Tampa and Orlando's rapidly expanding hospital networks and growing senior populations sustain consistent hiring across inpatient, outpatient, and hospice settings in those metros.

Are there remote medical social worker jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're limited. The role typically requires in-person patient contact for assessments, discharge coordination, and crisis intervention, which limits full-time remote arrangements. About 100% of medical social worker openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The portions most likely to be remote are telephone-based utilization review, telehealth case management, and insurance authorization roles within larger health systems.

How can I get hired as a medical social worker in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a social work internship or new-graduate position within a Florida hospital system while completing your MSW. HCA Florida and AdventHealth both operate field placement and new-graduate onboarding programs that recruit MSW students before they finish their degrees. Candidates who hold their LMSW and have completed a supervised practicum in a medical setting have a clear edge. Lateral moves from case manager, patient navigator, or behavioral health technician roles at Florida hospitals are also a recognized path into clinical social work positions.

Where can I find and apply to medical social worker jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to medical social worker jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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