Social Worker

DaVita•Aurora, CO

6h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Social Worker at DaVita, you will be a vital member of each patient’s core care team, supporting and advocating for patients navigating life on dialysis. This role involves helping patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guiding them in managing the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease. DaVita values work-life balance and prioritizes personal and professional growth. You will build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting, working as part of a supportive team. The company is a clinical leader, with a high percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in key performance programs.

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
Functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days

Responsibilities

Support and advocate for patients
Help patients understand their rights and responsibilities
Guide patients 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
Commit to improving patient health through clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives