Master Social Worker - MSW Part time at Fresenius Medical Care

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) - entry level role
  • Current state license 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/FKC Social Work Policy and Measuring Patient Physical and Mental Function Policy
  • Current knowledge of local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs
  • Ability to work part-time covering Truman clinic and Wyandotte East clinic

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' psychosocial status, strengths, and areas of need as part of comprehensive patient assessment in collaboration with interdisciplinary team
  • Participate in care planning with patient and healthcare team to identify interventions for rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improved quality of life
  • Utilize FKC patient education programs, social work theory, interventions, and quality of life instruments to address barriers and meet treatment 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 clinical training and state license
  • Provide educational and goal-directed counseling to patients seeking transplant
  • Provide information and assist with referrals to community resources (e.g., home health, vocational rehabilitation) for optimal treatment outcomes
  • Assist patients with referral and access to vocational rehabilitation to support employment or education
  • Assess patient awareness of advance directives, assist with accessing forms/information, and facilitate discussions with healthcare team and family/support persons
  • Participate in discussions of patient DNR status with physician, nurse, patient, and family to ensure informed decisions
  • Document based on MSW interactions and interventions provided to patient and/or family
  • Provide psychosocial support and/or social work-focused interventions to address non-adherence, quality outcomes, and quality of life concerns based on acuity level
  • Participate in monthly quality review meetings, reporting on indicators like missed/shortened treatments, quality of life trends, and service recovery
  • Assess patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers affecting adherence and provide tailored education in collaboration with patient, family, and healthcare team
  • Support FKC commitment to Quality Indicators, Outcomes, QAI activities, patient satisfaction, and process improvement to achieve quality goals
  • Inform, educate, and support staff on emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on patients and families

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment
Patient Counseling
Care Planning
Social Work Interventions
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Dialysis Patient Support
Quality Improvement
Patient Education

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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