Social Worker - PRN Corpus Christi
Listed compensation
$30.35-$45.5/hr
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
Explore opportunities with Elite Home Health, a part of the Optum family of businesses, we provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way.
As a Social Worker, you will provide medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and in development of coping mechanisms.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
Preferred Qualifications
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
- 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $30.35 to $45.50 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker will provide medical social services to patients in their homes under the direction of a physician and interdisciplinary group. They are responsible for assisting patients in understanding social and emotional factors related to their health and developing effective coping mechanisms.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work and possess a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle. At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 1,811 active listings.
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 15% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $63k–$95k | Social Work median $75k (middle half $66k–$88k)329 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$81k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Texas | 436 active | 6,546 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 60% remote · 15% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas social worker listings (all specialties): 3% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment465 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,608 in the last 30 days | 1,361 the 30 days before (+92%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,811 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$79k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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