Social Worker

Location: 3310 Dustin Rd, Oregon, Ohio, 43616-3302, United States of America

About the role

As a Social Worker at DaVita, you’ll be a vital member of each patient’s core care team. You will support and advocate for patients, helping them understand their rights and responsibilities while guiding them in managing the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease. This role allows you to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Support and advocate for patients navigating life on dialysis.
• Help patients understand their rights and responsibilities.
• Guide patients in managing the physical, mental, emotional, and financial challenges of End Stage Renal Disease.
• Build long-term relationships with patients and their families.

Requirements

• Meets all state required regulations to practice in the dialysis setting.
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) with a specialization in clinical practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Functional proficiency with DaVita-specific applications within 60 days.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k match and paid time off (PTO cash out option).li>
• Paid training and performance-based rewards.
• Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, and access to Headspace®.
• Backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, and pet insurance.
• Additional support programs for teammates and their families.

DaVita is a clinical leader with the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards. We expect our social workers to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives.