MSW Social Worker - Dialysis Care & Patient Advocate

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an entry level Medical Social Worker to support psychosocial care for dialysis patients. The role involves assessing psychosocial status, collaborating with the care team, and providing counseling and education to patients and families.

The position supports transplant referrals, discharge planning, and access to community resources, with responsibilities aligning to quality indicators and patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work with active state license.
• 0–2 years of related social work experience.
• Knowledge of dialysis patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status and identify needs affecting rehabilitation.
• Participate in care planning with patients and healthcare teams.
• Provide supportive counseling and information about transplant.
• Refer to community resources and assist with advance directives discussions.
• Support quality improvement activities and patient education.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education and guidance

Quality indicators

Education

Master of Social Work

State social work license

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an entry level Medical Social Worker to support psychosocial care for dialysis patients. The role involves assessing psychosocial status, collaborating with the care team, and providing counseling and education to patients and families.

The position supports transplant referrals, discharge planning, and access to community resources, with responsibilities aligning to quality indicators and patient-centered outcomes.