Dialysis Social Worker - Patient Care & Support

Fresenius Medical Care; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Cookeville, TN seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial services to dialysis patients and collaborate with the care team to promote rehabilitation and quality of life. The role involves assessment, counseling, education, and helping patients navigate resources, transplant referrals, and insurance matters.

Requirements include a Masters in Social Work, state licensure, and 2–5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work; state license required.
• 2–5 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' psychosocial status and participate in care planning to support rehabilitation and quality of life.
• Provide supportive counseling and patient/family education on psychosocial issues related to ESRD and treatment options.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and transplant waitlisting processes; assist with insurance and financial education.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and team huddles; document MSW interactions and interventions.
• Adhere to FMCNA policies and maintain patient rights awareness and confidentiality.

Education

Masters in Social Work

State license required

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Cookeville, TN seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial services to dialysis patients and collaborate with the care team to promote rehabilitation and quality of life. The role involves assessment, counseling, education, and helping patients navigate resources, transplant referrals, and insurance matters.

Requirements include a Masters in Social Work, state licensure, and 2–5 years of related experience.