U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis services provider for renal care

Dialysis Social Worker

Case Management & AdvocacyUpdated on Nov 12

Part-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Master's degree in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education is required.
Current licensure in the applicable state is required unless employed in Arizona, Pennsylvania, or Guam; the license must be maintained as current and in good standing.
The candidate must meet any practice requirements for the applicable state.
The candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of English and be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
The candidate must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and must achieve proficiency in all USRC clinical applications within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide social services to patients and their families in a timely and efficient manner to promote maximum social functioning and psychological adjustment to dialysis and patient rehabilitation.
Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.
Coordinate transient arrangements and demonstrate effective use of supplies.
Perform duties as assigned to meet patient care or clinic operational needs.
Identify and counsel patients on psychosocial issues, provide patient and family education, and assist with program targets for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and company goals.
Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including health care professional practice act requirements, and perform duties within company policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
Advocate for patients with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies.
Complete initial assessments of new patients' psychosocial needs in accordance with state and CMS regulations and company policy.
Complete KDQOL in accordance with company policy.
Participate in required patient assessment and care-planning activities as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Identify social agencies and other resources appropriate to patient needs, including financial and funding sources.
Maintain familiarity with professional organizations related to kidney disease, including the National Kidney Foundation and American Kidney Foundation.
Use personal protective equipment as necessary and remain familiar with emergency operational procedures.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Provide information and referrals as needed.
Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities.
Coordinate the development and maintenance of patient and family support groups.
Maintain collaborative working relationships with the Medical Director and physicians.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, agencies, vendors, and the community.
Promote GUEST customer service standards and develop effective relationships at all organizational levels.
Participate in required staff meetings and attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.
Educate staff and provide in-service training related to patient psychosocial care.
Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience providing social services to dialysis patients is preferred.
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

SUMMARY

The Licensed Master Social Worker provides social services to patients and their families in a timely and efficient manner in order to promote maximum social functioning and psychological adjustment to dialysis and rehabilitation of the patient.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

*****POSITION IS PART TIME - 12 hours per week********

GROWTH	Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments. Coordinate transient arrangements. Demonstrate effective use of supplies. Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic.
OUTCOMES	Identify and counsel psychosocial issues. Provide patient and family education. Assist with program's target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.
OPERATIONAL READINESS	Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements. Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Act as advocate on patient's behalf with the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies. Complete initial assessment of new patient psychosocial needs in adherence to state/CMS regulations and company policy. Complete KDQOL in accordance with company policy. Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities. Identify social agencies and other resources as appropriate to the needs of the patients, including but not limited to financial/funding sources. Be familiar with professional organizations related to kidney disease (i.e. National Kidney Foundation, American Kidney Foundation). Use personal protective equipment as necessary. Be familiar with all emergency operational procedures. Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.
PARTNERSHIPS	Provide information and referrals as needed. Attend and participate in the monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities. Coordinate development and maintenance of patient/family support groups. Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians. Establish and maintain a positive relationship with area hospitals, agencies, vendors and the community. Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION	Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure. Educate staff and provide inservice training in relation to patient psychosocial care. Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements include:

****POSITION IS PART TIME - 12 hours per week*****
Must have Master's Degree in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) and LCSW preferred.
Current licensure in applicable state is required unless employed in the state of AZ, PA or Guam. License must be maintained as current and in good standing. (See addendum for Social Worker for minimum licensing requirements.)
Previous experience in providing social services to dialysis patients preferred.
Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.

Benefit Details

All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
* 401k with employer match
* PTO

About the Company

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis services provider for renal care

U.S. Renal Care provides dialysis services for patients with chronic and acute kidney disease. Its clinics partner with leading physicians across the United States to deliver high-quality, patient-centric care. The service model centers on personalized treatment plans, with Medicare and other insurers reimbursing dialysis procedures as the main revenue source. The company targets growth by identifying areas with high patient demand and maintaining strong relationships with healthcare professionals. In short, it offers physician-supported, flexible dialysis care to diverse patients and aims to expand access where demand exists.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $343.9M
Headquarters: Plano, TX
Founded: 2000

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