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Supports the Fresenius Kidney Care (FKC) commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FKC Quality Goals. Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable) utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice.

<div>Per Diem MSW Role M - F</div><div><div>PURPOSE AND SCOPE:Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable) utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice. Works with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation and improved quality of life for our patients. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, informs, educates and supports staff in understanding the emotional, psychological and behavioral impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on the patient and family to ensure comprehensive quality care of our patients. Supports the Fresenius Kidney Care (FKC) commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FKC Quality Goals. This is an entry level MSW role.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Patient Assessment / Care Planning / Counseling<ul><li>As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assesses patients' psychosocial status, strengths and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the comprehensive patient assessment. </li><li>Participates in care planning in collaboration with the patient and healthcare team to identify effective interventions that will help the patient meet rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve quality of life.</li><li>Utilizes FKC patient education programs, established social work theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments as part of assessment and care planning to address barriers and meet patient treatment goals.</li><li>Provides monitoring and interventions for the patient to adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life.</li><li>Provides supportive counseling services to patients as permitted within the scope of their clinical training and state license.</li><li>Provides educational and goal directed counseling to patients who are seeking transplant.</li><li>Provides information and assists the team and patient with referral to community resources (home health services, vocational rehabilitation, etc.) to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes.</li><li>Maintains current knowledge regarding local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs and assist patients with referral and access to vocational rehabilitation to enable them to remain employed, become employed or receive education. </li><li>Assesses patient awareness of advance directives; assists with accessing advance directive forms/information and facilitates discussion of advance directive wishes, if necessary, with the healthcare team and the patient's family/support persons.</li><li>In collaboration with the physician and nurse, participates in the discussion of patient DNR status in the facility to ensure patient and/or family understand and make an informed decision about their care.</li><li>Knowledgeable of and adheres to FMCNA Social Work Policy and Measuring Patient Physical and Mental Function Policy, including documentation.</li><li>Documents based on MSW interaction and interventions provided to patient and/or family. </li></ul></li><li>Quality<ul><li>Provides psychosocial support and/or Social Work Focused Interventions to address non-adherence, quality outcome, and quality of life concerns for all patients based on acuity level.</li><li>Participates in monthly Quality review meetings with the interdisciplinary team. Reports on quality indicators related to adherence, such as Missed and Shortened Treatments, Quality of Life Trends, and Service Recovery. </li></ul></li><li>Patient Education<ul><li>Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that may affect adherence to treatment. Works with patient, family and health care team to provide education tailored to the patient’s learning style, communication barriers, and needs.</li><li>With other members of the interdisciplinary team, provides appropriate information about all treatment modalities.</li><li>Facilitates the transplant referral process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team on transplant waitlist management.</li><li>Provides ongoing education to patient/family regarding psychosocial issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and all support services that are available. </li><li>Reviews patient rights and responsibilities, grievance information (company and network) and other facilities policies with patient and/or the patients’ representative to ensure patients’ understanding of the rights and expectations of them.</li><li>Collaborates with the team on appropriate QAI activities.</li></ul></li><li>Patient Admission and Continuity of Care<ul><li>Reviews Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Grievance Procedure & Important Numbers Handout, FKC Non-discrimination policy, DNR Statement (if applicable) and address any immediate needs/concerns.</li><li>Understands the referral and admission process and supports the clinic in regard to the patient needs for scheduling to maximize adherence and adjustment.</li><li>The Social Worker will interview the patient to identify root causes or concerns for the discharge request, (i.e. transfer to hospice, relocation, dissatisfaction with services or staff) and share causes/concerns with operational leadership.</li></ul></li><li>Insurance and Financial Assistance<ul><li>Collaborates and functions as a liaison for patient with Insurance Coordinators to address issues related to insurance. </li><li>In collaboration with Insurance Coordinators, provides information and education to patients about payment to dialysis (federal, state, commercial insurance, state renal programs, AKF HIPP, and entitlement programs).</li><li>Collaborates with the Insurance Coordinator of any changes to patient state that impacts insurance i.e. transplantation, discharged, loss of coverage, or extended travel.</li><li>Refers patients to patient billing solutions (PBS) department for questions/concerns in regard to treatment related bills</li></ul></li><li>Staff Related<ul><li>Assists with interview process and decision to hire new personnel if requested by SW Manager/Senior Manager. </li><li>Works with the administrative support staff to maintain updated patient resource lists (e.g. maintain updated list of transportation resources). </li><li>Provides training to staff pertaining to psychosocial topics as needed. </li><li>Contributes and participates with weekly team huddles. Discusses any urgent patient issues with staff. </li></ul></li><li>Adheres to work defined caseload guidelines based on state regulatory requirements.</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:<ul><li>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.</li><li>Travel required (if multiple facilities or home visits, if applicable)</li></ul>SUPERVISION:<ul><li>None</li></ul>EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:<ul><li>Masters in Social Work</li><li>Must have state required license</li><li>Meets the applicable scope of practice board and licensure requirements in effect in the State in which they are employed</li></ul>EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:          <ul><li>0 – 2 years’ related experience</li></ul><div></div></div></div>EOE, disability/veterans

Fresenius Medical Care North America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, located in Bad Homburg, Germany. Through our dialysis services entity, Fresenius Medical Services, we operate more than 2,100 outpatient dialysis clinics in the U.S. Our Renal Therapies Group is responsible for the manufacture and distribution of a variety of dialysis products and equipment, including dialysis machines, dialyzers and other dialysis-related supplies. 

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Master Social Worker - MSW (Per Diem)

Administrative Skills

Chronic Renal Disease

Clinical Support

Customer Support/Service

Dialysis

Documentation

End-Stage Renal Failure

Healthcare

Home Care

Hospice Care

Insurance

Kidney Disease

Leadership

Medical Billing

Medical Treatment

Nursing

Organizational Skills

Patient Admissions

Patient Assessment

Patient Care

Patient Education

Patient Rights

Physical Demands

Problem Solving Skills

Process Improvement

Psychology

Psychosocial Services

Quality Metrics

Quality of Life

Regulatory Requirements

Root Cause Analysis

Social Work

Staff Training

State Laws and Regulations

Team Player

Training/Teaching

Willing to Travel

Workplace Issues

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Eden Senior Care, founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company, focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin Ohio. Oversee quality therapy services, including assessment, intervention, program planning and implementation, discharge planning and related documentation and communication in accordance with the job description of their respective discipline and the overall department .

Eden Senior Care, founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company, focused on managing and operating Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin Ohio. Our mission with each community is to support their success by providing strong leadership, corporate support, and the resources and tools to realize their goals. Evansville Manor promotes and encourages the success of each of its employees and values the individual experience of its guests and their families.
Position: Director of Rehabilitation (PT)Evansville Manor a skilled nursing facility in the Eden Senior Care Network, is now hiring a Director of Rehabilitation (PT)Primary Job Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Oversee therapy staff to ascertain the provision of high quality skilled rehabilitative services at every patient contact
</li><li>Oversee therapy staff to ascertain that they are professional, courteous and respectful of all residents, their environment and their culture
</li><li>Oversee quality therapy services, including assessment, intervention, program planning and implementation, discharge planning and related documentation and communication in accordance with the job description of their respective discipline and the overall department
</li><li>Monitor that any resident appropriate for a screen is scheduled and screen is completed timely
</li><li>Identify all new rehab admissions, oversee verification authorization of insurance in order to determine coverage for direct therapy services.
</li><li>Monitor that all patients are evaluated timely scheduled appropriately throughout their stay.
</li><li>Monitors/Tracks timely completion of MD signatures on POC filing in EMR
</li><li>Ensures accuracy of payer sources for each case in EMR including monthly reverification
</li><li>Maintain an appropriate number of qualified professional personnel to handle the needs of the rehab department on a day to day basis, maintaining appropriate therapist to assistant ratio, triaging schedule, and requesting assistance only when needed
</li><li>Supervise rehab staff and manage department efficiency/staff productivity
</li></ul>Qualifications:
<ul><li>Licensed, certified, or registered to practice in the State of WI as a Physical Therapist and all necessary credentials are current.</li><li>At least two years experience in the respective therapeutic field
</li><li>Two years of DOR experience is a plus
</li><li>Must have excellent communication skills.
</li><li>Must have the ability to effectively communicate with patients, family, staff, visitors, physicians, and Management
</li></ul>Reasons to join:
<ul><li>Great team environment
</li><li>Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
</li><li>401k with company match
</li><li>Vacation/Holiday/Sick PTO
</li><li>Competitive compensation
</li></ul>#INDTHERAPHY

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