Social Worker
DaVita Kidney Care · Santee, SC · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Location: 228 Bradford Blvd, Santee, South Carolina, 291428677, 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 help patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guide them in managing the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease. You’ll build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Support and advocate for patients as they transition to life on dialysis.
- Assist patients in navigating government and private insurance programs.
- Provide emotional and practical guidance to patients and 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 available).
- 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.
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.