Social Worker

DaVita Kidney Care

Social Worker providing support and advocacy for dialysis patients at outpatient clinics. Building long-term relationships with patients and guiding them through their health journeys within a team-focused environment.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeSalem • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $56,000 - $89,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient advocacy and support, particularly for individuals managing End Stage Renal Disease. Proficient in navigating insurance programs and maintaining compliance with state regulations in a dialysis setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Social Work (MSW)Patient AdvocacyKnowledge Of Insurance ProgramsBasic Computer SkillsFunctional Proficiency With DaVita Applications

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Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingGuidance And Support

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS Outlook

Industry Keywords

End Stage Renal DiseaseDialysis SettingState RegulationsClinical Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families
Support and advocate for patients in managing their conditions
Guide patients in understanding their rights and responsibilities
Help patients manage physical, mental, emotional and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease

Requirements

What you’ll need

Meets all state required regulations to practice in the dialysis setting.
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required with a specialization in clinical practice
Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs
Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Medical, dental, vision
401k match
Paid time off
PTO cash out
Paid training