How you will change lives
As a Social Worker at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team working to help patients living with kidney disease achieve maximum social functioning and psychological adjustment to dialysis treatment and rehabilitation.
Advocate & Support
You will be part of an interdisciplinary team working to ensure patients receive the best care, including conducting all required patient assessment and care planning activities such as:
• Assessing new patient psychosocial needs • Completing the KDQOL in accordance with company policy and all state CMS regulations • Identifying and counseling psychosocial issues • Providing patient and family education • Coordinating communities of support for patients and their families • Identifying social agencies and other resources (e.g. financial funding) • Providing information and referrals • Coordinating transient arrangements • Representing your patient as needed with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies
Teamwork
As part of the interdisciplinary clinic team, you will promote teamwork, educate staff, and provide training around patient psychosocial care. You will participate in all required continuing education and staff meetings. You will collaborate with the Medical Director and physicians and maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, agencies, vendors, and the community.
Safety & Quality
You will help with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize missed treatments and hospitalizations, achieving target goals for patient outcomes. You will also participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.