Master Social Worker - MSW at Fresenius Medical Care

Hobbs, New Mexico, United States

Fresenius Medical Care Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, DialysisIndustries

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Social Worker (implied by role and career ladder from pre-licensed)
  • Clinical training in psychosocial services, counseling, and social work interventions
  • Knowledge of chronic kidney disease, dialysis, and its psychosocial impacts
  • Awareness of local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs and community resources
  • Ability to assess psychosocial status, strengths, needs, and barriers to treatment adherence

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' psychosocial status, strengths, and areas of need affecting rehabilitation and treatment outcomes as part of comprehensive patient assessment
  • Collaborate with patients and healthcare team to identify effective interventions for rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improved quality of life
  • Utilize patient education programs, social work theory, methods, interventions, and quality of life instruments in assessment and care planning to address barriers
  • Provide monitoring and interventions to help patients adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life
  • Assess patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers to treatment adherence
  • Provide supportive counseling services within scope of clinical training and state license
  • Provide information and assist with referrals to community resources (e.g., home health, vocational rehabilitation) for optimal treatment outcomes
  • Maintain current knowledge of local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs and assist patients with referrals and access to remain or become employed or pursue education
  • Assess patient awareness of advance directives; assist with accessing forms/information and facilitate discussions with healthcare team, patient, family/support persons
  • Participate in discussions of patient DNR status to ensure informed decisions about care
  • Support clinic staff in understanding emotional, psychological, and behavioral impacts of chronic kidney disease on patients and families

Skills

Social Work
MSW
Psychosocial Services
Patient Counseling
Case Management
Chronic Kidney Disease
Dialysis
Rehabilitation Support
Healthcare Collaboration
Emotional Support

Fresenius Medical Care

Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$39.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
Rising mental health challenges may impact FMCNA's employee productivity.
Virtual reality education may face adoption and accessibility challenges in rural areas.

Differentiation

FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

Upsides

Telehealth market growth supports FMCNA's remote patient monitoring services.
Home dialysis market expansion aligns with FMCNA's patient-centric care approach.
AI integration enhances FMCNA's predictive analytics and personalized medicine capabilities.

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