Master Social Worker - MSW at Fresenius Medical Care

Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Dialysis, Medical Social WorkIndustries

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) - entry level role
  • Current state licensure as a Master Social Worker (as permitted within scope of clinical training and state license)
  • Knowledge of social work theory of human behavior and accepted methods of social work practice
  • Knowledgeable of FMCNA Social Work Policy and Measuring Patient Physical and Mental Function Policy
  • Current knowledge of local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs
  • Ability to assess psychosocial status, strengths, and areas of need
  • Ability to provide supportive counseling, educational and goal-directed counseling (e.g., for transplant patients)
  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, patients, families, and healthcare providers
  • Adherence to documentation standards based on MSW interactions and interventions

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' psychosocial status, strengths, and areas of need as part of comprehensive patient assessment
  • Participate in care planning with the patient and interdisciplinary team to identify interventions for rehabilitation, treatment goals, and quality of life improvement
  • Utilize FKC patient education programs, social work theory, interventions, and quality of life tools to address barriers and meet goals
  • Provide monitoring and interventions to help patients adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life
  • Provide supportive counseling services to patients within scope of training and license
  • Offer educational and goal-directed counseling to transplant-seeking patients
  • Assist with referrals to community resources (e.g., home health, vocational rehabilitation)
  • Help patients access vocational rehabilitation to maintain, obtain employment, or pursue education
  • Assess patient awareness of advance directives, facilitate access and discussions with team/family
  • Participate in discussions on patient DNR status with physician, nurse, patient, and family
  • Provide psychosocial support and Social Work Focused Interventions for non-adherence, quality outcomes, and quality of life concerns
  • Participate in monthly Quality review meetings, reporting on indicators like adherence, Missed/Shortened Treatments, Quality of Life Trends, and Service Recovery
  • Assess patient knowledge of kidney disease and barriers to adherence; provide tailored education with patient, family, and team
  • Document interactions and interventions provided to patient/family
  • Support FKC Quality Indicators, Outcomes, QAI activities, and process improvements related to patient satisfaction and quality of life
  • Educate and support staff on emotional, psychological, and behavioral impacts of Chronic Kidney Disease

Skills

MSW
psychosocial assessment
patient counseling
care planning
interdisciplinary collaboration
dialysis support
quality improvement
patient education
social work theory
behavioral interventions

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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