Dialysis Social Worker: Patient Advocate & Care Planner

BAI USA Bio-Med Appl of Arecibo Inc; Juana Díaz (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Social Worker to provide psychosocial services to patients undergoing in-center and home dialysis where applicable. You will assess psychosocial status, participate in care planning, and deliver counseling to patients and families.

Working with the interdisciplinary team, you will educate patients, coordinate referrals to community resources, and support advance directives while contributing to quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work (MSW) and state licensure.
• 2–5 years’ related clinical social work experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' psychosocial status and identify barriers to rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Provide counseling to patients and families on adjustment to dialysis and transplant options.
• Educate patients about resources, advance directives, and community services.
• Support quality improvement activities and document MSW interventions.
• Assist with referrals to vocational rehabilitation and transportation resources.

Skills

Social Work

Care planning

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Social Worker to provide psychosocial services to patients undergoing in-center and home dialysis where applicable. You will assess psychosocial status, participate in care planning, and deliver counseling to patients and families.

Working with the interdisciplinary team, you will educate patients, coordinate referrals to community resources, and support advance directives while contributing to quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives.