Social Worker (Remote), Texas

UnitedHealth Group

15 days ago

Texas — Remotefrom $49,700Full TimeSocial Worker

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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+$33kSalary

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26% below median for Social Worker in TX — negotiate

Accepting this costs you $100k over 3 years

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Social Worker – Remote, Texas in United States. Explore opportunities with WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care.

Key Responsibilities

Must reside within the state of Texas Preferred Qualifications: Masters of Social Work with licensure (LMSW or LCSW or LBSW) Experience working with geriatric and behavioral and mental health patient populations Long Term Care experience Knowledge of disease management, managed care, medical terminology, referral process, claims, and CPT coding Bilingual (English/Spanish) language proficiency Excellent oral and written communications skills Solid organizational skills Physical & Mental Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 100 pounds of force Ability to stand for extended periods of time Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

coordinate and collaborate care with physicians, family, and other providers while always remaining an advocate.

provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

-, Medicare guidelines and standards.

The Social Worker will interact and engage with others as an interdisciplinary team member.

If you are located in Texas, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $49,700 - $88,800

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Social Worker – Remote, Texas.

Key Skills

Social workCase managementPatient assessmentCare coordinationInterdisciplinary team collaborationDocumentationCMS complianceGeriatric careBehavioral healthMental healthManaged careDisease managementMedical terminologyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMS Office Suite

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (Remote), Texas at UnitedHealth Group a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $50k to $89k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($50k–$89k)
Exceptional work-life balance score (8.4/10)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Case management, Patient assessment, Care coordination, Interdisciplinary team collaboration, Documentation, CMS compliance, Geriatric care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker is responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination, and oversight of services for patients with complex psychosocial or health needs. They act as a liaison between patients, families, and providers to ensure effective care delivery while maintaining compliance with health pl...

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Incentive and recognition programs, Equity stock purchase, 401k contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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