U.S. Renal Care·Muskingum County, Ohio
The Dialysis Social Worker will provide psychosocial support and care planning for patients with kidney disease as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include advocating for patient needs, coordinating community resources, and ensuring compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
The Dialysis Social Worker position is for our Hawkinsville Clinic, located at 292 Industrial Blvd, Suite 100, Hawkinsville, GA 31036.
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 and completing the KDQOL in accordance with company policy and all state/CMS regulations. You will identify and counsel psychosocial issues and provide patient and family education. As an advocate for your patients' needs, you will coordinate communities of support for patients and their families, identify social agencies and other resources (e.g., financial/funding), provide information and referrals, coordinate transient arrangements, and represent your patient as needed with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies.
Teamwork. As part of the interdisciplinary clinic team, 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.
Are you ready to make a difference?
We're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care.
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Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and possess current state licensure as an LMSW or LCSW. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to communicate effectively in English are required.
Market context
In Ohio, dialysis social worker roles are typically tied to ongoing demand in chronic in-center care, where patients need psychosocial support, care coordination, and help navigating treatment barriers. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a CSWE-accredited MSW, current Ohio LMSW or LCSW licensure, and strong communication skills; experience with Microsoft Office is also commonly expected. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description to save research time.