Social Worker
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
As a Social Worker at DaVita, you'll be a vital member of each patient's core care team, supporting and advocating for patients transitioning to dialysis.
Job description
What you can expect
- Build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting.
- Be a part of a Team that appreciates, supports and relies on each other in a positive environment.
- Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
Role Overview
Help patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guide them in managing the physical, mental, emotional and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease.
Clinical Focus
Commit to improving patient health through clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with a specialization in clinical practice from an accredited school of Social Work
- Meets all state required regulations to practice in the dialysis setting
- Obtained Clinical License (e.g., LCSW, LICSW), meeting all licensure requirements for their state
- Proficient in all Experienced level Social Worker duties
- Intermediate computer skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Paid Training
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling Sessions
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child Care
- Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Pet Insurance
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.