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UnitedHealth Group
Corpus Christi, Texas

Social Worker - PRN Corpus Christi

Social WorkerPer Diem

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.

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Posted 19m ago · Verified live

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

Patient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationHealth journey supportCase managementClinical documentation

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.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$63k–$95kSocial Work median $75k (middle half $66k–$88k)329 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$81k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Texas436 active6,546 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 15% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas social worker listings (all specialties): 3% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment465 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,608 in the last 30 days1,361 the 30 days before (+92%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index1,811 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top contract/1099 Social Worker Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 24 employers
3
<$100k
4
$100k-115k
12
$115k-130k
9
$130k-145k
1
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
32%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,463 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Living in Corpus Christi

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,422/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Corpus Christi, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.