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Innovative Renal Care
St. Louis, Missouri

Social Worker (MSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44-$48/hr

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Job Description

Job Requirements

Social Workers help patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guide them in managing the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease. Responsibilities include assessing, educating, and collaborating with patients on care planning.

Work Experience

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program. Current or eligible for state licensure, if required.

Meets state-specific requirements (e. g., LCSW and supervision, if applicable).

  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical social work experience, preferably in an ESRD setting.
  • CPR certification preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety, operating, and procedure documents.
  • Effective communication skills with clients and staff.

Benefits

At Innovative Renal Care (IRC), our comprehensive benefits program is a key component of our total compensation package. It includes a 401(k) match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits that compare favorably within our industry and marketplace. Learn more at IRC Benefits and Perks

About Innovative Renal Care

We are one of the largest dialysis service providers in the U.S., partnering with local physicians to deliver high-quality care to patients with ESRD and other kidney conditions. Our mission is to be the trusted experts and preferred partners for patients, physicians, and healthcare providers by delivering best-in-class care, service, and solutions.

  • Our Values: I CARE
  • Integrity & Innovation – Earn trust by keeping promises and embracing new solutions.
  • Compassion – Treat patients, families, and colleagues with respect and empathy.
  • Accountability – Take ownership and recognize the contributions of others.
  • Results-Driven – Strive for excellence and exceed expectations.
  • Everyone Counts – Foster diversity, equity, teamwork, and collaboration.

Why Join IRC?

  • Career Growth – Be part of a values-driven team making a meaningful impact.
  • Competitive Compensation – Salaries continually benchmarked against market and trends.
  • Enhanced PTO – Your most recent dialysis experience counts toward PTO accrual.
  • Team Culture – Thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation, accountability, and compassion.

Salary Range

$44 - $48 / hour depending on experience and qualifications

Innovative Renal Care is an equal opportunity and a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origins, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. All applicants will be subject to a drug screening and background check upon acceptance of an offer.

*IRC will only contact you from careers@innovativerenal.com or team members with an @innovativerenal.com email address. Please be cautious and aware of spam or fraudulent emails soliciting personal or banking information. IRC will not request this information via email.

Key Responsibilities

Social workers assess and educate patients to help them manage the physical, mental, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease. They collaborate with patients to develop comprehensive care plans and ensure patients understand their rights and responsibilities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess at least 2 years of clinical social work experience. Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure is required, and CPR certification is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient educationCase managementSafety complianceESRD patient care

Social Worker Career Context

In Missouri, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (17 salary observations; 81 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (1,517 salary observations; 4,492 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 34% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 16 employers

11
<$90k
2
$93k
5
$105k-120k
11
$120k-135k
3
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
14%
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

LifeStance Health · Vancouver, Washington

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$118k-$135k
#4

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,508 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in St. Louis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Typical market rent
$1,334/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Innovative Renal Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) match
Healthcare coverage
Enhanced PTO (dialysis experience counts toward accrual)
Career growth opportunities