Full-Time

Social Worker SW

Posted on 11/21/2024

DaVita

DaVita

10,001+ employees

Provides comprehensive kidney care services

Healthcare

Mid

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Job location is at 5171 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Meets all state required regulations to practice in the dialysis setting.
  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required with a specialization in clinical practice
  • Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs
  • Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days
Responsibilities
  • Help patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guide them in managing the physical, mental, emotional and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease.
  • Build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting.

DaVita provides specialized kidney care services for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The company operates a network of dialysis centers where patients receive treatment, along with offering educational resources and dietary guidance to help manage their kidney health. DaVita's approach is centered around value-based care, which means they focus on improving patient outcomes while also aiming to reduce healthcare costs. Unlike many competitors, DaVita emphasizes a patient-centric model that uses clinical metrics to track treatment effectiveness and enhance care. The goal of DaVita is to transform kidney care by providing holistic and equitable services, ultimately fostering a healthier community.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1979

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Telehealth expansion enhances remote consultations and monitoring for CKD and ESRD patients.
  • AI integration enables predictive analytics and personalized treatment plans for kidney care.
  • Wearable health technology offers real-time monitoring and data collection for patient management.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from biotech firms like eGenesis threatens DaVita's dialysis model.
  • Recent $34 million settlement for kickback violations poses legal and compliance risks.
  • New Chief People Officer may lead to strategic HR shifts affecting employee satisfaction.

What makes DaVita unique

  • DaVita specializes in comprehensive kidney care services for CKD and ESRD patients.
  • The company focuses on value-based, patient-centric care to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
  • DaVita offers educational resources like Kidney Smart classes for proactive kidney health management.

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