Per Diem Home Health Medical Social Worker
Listed compensation
$140k-$205k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
ACE Home Health Care & Hospice is seeking a per diem Medical Social Worker (MSW) for home health care in Santa Clara County: Campbell, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Cupertino and San Jose
Our Greatest Resource Has Always Been Our People!
When you work at ACE Home Health Care & Hospice, you are part of a multidisciplinary team that provides high-quality patient and family-centered care in the home with compassion, kindness, and respect. Therefore, promoting comfort, independence, and dignity. ACE Home Health & Hospice is a locally owned and operated agency. We are growing and seeking talented and compassionate professionals that want to make a difference in the lives of their patients.
We seek and welcome staff with diverse cultural backgrounds or additional language skills because they enhance the cultural competency of care for our patients and families, as a result, accomplishing our mission of compassion.
Requirements
The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited school of social work. At least 2 years' experience working in social work, in a home health or acute care setting. Must have effective communication skills, knowledge of current community services available, be reliable and have a positive attitude, which fosters a cooperative and positive atmosphere.
Knowledge: Must have the clinical knowledge and critical thinking ability to effectively plan and provide coordination of patient care consistent with standards and regulations; must have exceptional interpersonal and customer services skills; must be able to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult the intake supervisor. Must have knowledge of current Medicare, Medi-Cal, State and Federal regulations.
Job Types: Per Diem, Contract
Here's What Sets Us Apart
Administrative Support
- Designated Administrative Coordinators serve as your dedicated in-house resource for all administrative duties, including documentation support
- Extensive documentation and DME support allow you to focus on what matters most - patient care and work-life balance
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible scheduling and autonomy in managing your own hours
Professional Development
- Extensive, individualized, structured and ongoing training program to develop your skills
- Advanced patient care through continuous professional development
Technology Solutions
- Industry-leading documentation and technology solutions to streamline communication
Career Growth
- Growth opportunities including precepting, clinical education, and clinical leadership positions
Compensation
- Competitive compensation based on experience, knowledge, skills, and location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data
- Estimated Annual Full Time Compensation: $140K to $204K (This position is paid on a per-visit basis plus mileage)
- Mileage reimbursement at federal rate
- Paid parking
Benefits (Full Time Positions)
- Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision with dependent coverage
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Free CEUs through on-demand virtual learning platform
- Rewards program with redeemable points for gifts
- Corporate discount program for a variety of services
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-centered social work services in a home health setting. Coordinate patient care while ensuring compliance with Medicare, Medi-Cal, and state regulations.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of social work with at least 2 years of experience in home health or acute care. Requires strong clinical knowledge, critical thinking abilities, and familiarity with community services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Ace Home Health Care & Hospice holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 5 active listings.
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (806 salary observations; 2,009 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (5,363 salary observations; 21,843 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $140k–$205k | Social Work median $85k (middle half $61k–$85k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $96k median in California | $81k nationally (+19%)806 state / 5,363 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$156k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in California | 702 active | 6,469 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 22% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Social Worker listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment750 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,430 in the last 30 days | 1,521 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | −1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Ace Home Health Care & Hospice | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index5 active listings |
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