Dialysis Social Worker - PT

What You Will Be Doing

• Advocate & Support: Conduct patient assessments and care planning activities, identify and counsel psychosocial issues, provide patient and family education, coordinate communities of support, identify social agencies and other resources, provide information and referrals, coordinate transient arrangements, and represent patients with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies.
• Teamwork: Promote teamwork, educate staff, and provide training around patient psychosocial care, participate in continuing education and staff meetings, collaborate with the Medical Director and physicians, and maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, agencies, vendors, and the community.
• Safety & Quality: Help improve patient health and minimize missed treatments and hospitalizations, participate in QAPI activities, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

What We're Looking For

• Master's Degree in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Current licensure (in good standing) in applicable state is required unless employed in the state of AZ, PA or Guam.
• Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
• Previous experience in providing social services to dialysis patients preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.
• Additional license requirements may be applicable depending upon state.