Social Worker
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
- Posting Date
- 09/23/2026
- 125 Hospital Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama, 36092, United States of America
As a Social Worker at DaVita, you’ll be a part of a Team that values work-life balance and where your personal and professional growth is a top priority.
This position will cover 3 clinics. Elmore, Prattville, and Opelika. Typical hours are 8-4, Monday through Friday. We require a LMSW for this position in the state of Alabama.
DaVita has an open position for a Social Worker who will be a vital member of each patient’s core care team. Life on dialysis can be a difficult transition for many patients-and you'll be there to support and advocate for them. In this vital role, you will help patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guide them in managing the physical, mental, emotional and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease.
If you love patient-centered health care and knowing patients on a personal level—now is your time to explore your next journey—at DaVita.
What you can expect
Build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting.
Be a part of a Team that appreciates, supports and relies on each other in a positive environment.
Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
What we'll provide
DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our nurses to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives.
Comprehensive benefits
DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package to connect teammates to what matters most.
We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, PTO cash out, paid training and more.
DaVita provides the opportunities for support for you and your family with family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child, elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance and so much more!
Requirements
- 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
- LMSW required
- Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs
Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days
Now is your time to join Team DaVita. Take the first step and apply now.
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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Key Responsibilities
Support and advocate for dialysis patients and their families, helping them understand their rights and responsibilities and manage the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of end-stage renal disease. Build ongoing patient relationships and contribute as a member of each patient’s care team across three clinics.
Licensure & Certifications
A Master of Social Work degree with a clinical practice specialization and an Alabama LMSW license are required, along with compliance with state regulations for social work in a dialysis setting. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of government and private insurance programs and basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and DaVita applications.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at DaVita Kidney Care a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,863 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 24% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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