Pays $30.35-$45.5/hr — Social Worker market median is ~$50k (6 jobs)
About the Role
Per diem hospice social worker. $30-45/hr. San Antonio, TX.
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Hospice Social Worker – Per Diem, $30-45/hr in San Antonio, Texas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $30.35 - $45.50/hr.
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Hospice Social Worker – Per Diem, $30-45/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker provides medical social services to assist patients and families in understanding emotional and social factors related to health status. They also contribute to the development of integrated care plans and coordinate bereavement services as needed.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work and possess at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting. A current driver's license and reliable transportation are also required for the role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,048 active listings.
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% are remote, 20% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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