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DaVita Kidney Care
Ave Maria, Florida

Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

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Job Description

10/03/2026

5340 Useppa DrSuite A, Ave Maria, Florida, 34142, 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.

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

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with a specialization in clinical practice from an accredited school of Social Work.

Meets all state required regulations to practice in the dialysis setting.

Obtained their Clinical License (e. g., LCSW, LICSW), meeting all licensure requirements for their state.

  • Proficient in all Experienced level Social Worker duties.
  • Intermediate computer skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs.

Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Now is your time to join Team DaVita. Take the first step and apply now.

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 careers.davita.com

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

The Social Worker will serve as a vital member of the patient care team, providing advocacy and support for patients navigating the physical, mental, and financial demands of dialysis. They will build long-term relationships with patients and their families to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical social workPatient advocacyCase managementInterpersonal skillsInsurance knowledgeRenal disease supportClinical licensureCrisis interventionEmotional supportFinancial counselingTeam collaboration

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 20% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Social Worker Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 23 employers

8
<$90k
4
$90k-110k
9
$110k-130k
12
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Bilingual)Contract

Adelphi Staffing · White Plains, New York

$70/hr
#2

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

LifeStance Health · Vancouver, Washington

$123k-$141k
#3

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

$123k-$141k
#4

Clinical Supervisor - CA - LPCC and LCSW

$57.95 - $67.22/hr
+ 35 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 6,437 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ave Maria

Typical market rent
$2,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
42 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Naples-Marco Island, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About DaVita Kidney Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Denver, CO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision
401k match
Paid time off
PTO cash out
Paid training
Family resources
EAP counseling sessions
Headspace access