Dialysis Medical Social Worker: Patient Support & Care

Satellite Healthcare, Inc; Windsor (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Satellite Healthcare, Inc., a mission-driven kidney care provider, seeks a Medical Social Worker to support patients receiving dialysis. You’ll assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, and coordinate community resources to help patients and families cope with chronic kidney disease.

You’ll collaborate closely with nephrologists, nurses, and dietitians, support treatment adherence and transitions of care, and advocate for patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Provide counseling to patients undergoing dialysis.
• Coordinate community resources for chronic kidney disease management.
• Collaborate with nephrologists, nurses and dietitians to support care transitions.
• Advocate for patients and support treatment adherence.

Skills

Counseling

Care coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Satellite Healthcare, Inc., a mission-driven kidney care provider, seeks a Medical Social Worker to support patients receiving dialysis. You’ll assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, and coordinate community resources to help patients and families cope with chronic kidney disease.

You’ll collaborate closely with nephrologists, nurses, and dietitians, support treatment adherence and transitions of care, and advocate for patients.