What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Social Worker position at Dialysis Care Center?
The Clinical Social Worker provides Social Services to patients to maximize the patients' well-being and improve outcomes. Also works as part of an Interdisciplinary Team to maximize patient care and support the company to meet those goals of the QAPI activities.
PRIMARY DUTIES / ACTIVITIES :
- Conduct assessments and devise plans of care to help improve adjustment to dialysis
- Assist with home management in conjunction with the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT)
- Communicate effectively with the IDT about patient issues, intervention and goals
- Consult with doctors, therapists and medical professionals
- Work with admissions to ensure insurance issues are addressed
- Actively participate in activities that elevate clinical outcomes throughout the QAPI process
- Work with Crown web for submission of data
- Participate in individual & group projects as directed by management
- Other duties, as assigned
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with prospective and current clients. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations. Travel to scheduled staff meetings may be required.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. The work environment is also characteristic of a dialysis center or a patient's home and as such the employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases / materials.
