Discharge Planner
Discharge Planner
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Summary:The role provides discharge planning and coordination for a group of patients in support of the social work and case management departments. Works directly with patients families and referral/community resources to address the various needs or barriers surrounding patient discharge planning (financial clinical psychosocial logistical issues etc.) This position also aids with communications with external agencies to provide referral information for a smooth transition from the LTACH hospital to the posthospital setting. Works closely with admission coordinators and case management / social work team. Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs a variety of tasks related to the coordination of care. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Ensures that the patients unique needs are met in the most appropriate timely and costeffective manner possible.The ideal candidate must be highly detail and goaloriented with superior analytic criticalthinking and timemanagement skills. They must have a positive and empathetic personality with the ability to work effectively with others as part of a multidisciplinary team in complex care environment. It is also vital that they have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and consistently display a professional attitude.
Requirements:
- 2 year associate degree in a healthrelated field or bachelors (preferred) or clinical license (such as LPN RN RT PT OT or similar)
- Minimum of 1 year experience with patient care and interaction preferably in an LTACH or Acute care hospital setting
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Strong computer skills preferred
About us: Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned five hospital system with locations in Georgia and Missouri. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and certified as longterm acute care hospitals in order to specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients. Each of our hospitals is recognized as the regional Transitional Care Hospital of choice in their respective markets. What makes Landmark Hospitals especially unique is that the company is owned by a surgeon so the focus on people quality safety and clinical outcomes resonates throughout the company.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. We maintain a drugfree workplace and perform preemployment substance abuse testing and background verification checks. #ZR
Employment Type
Full Time
