Discharge Planner - Care Management - Days

The Discharge Planner is proficient with Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance rules/regulations for nursing facility level and skilled level of care for placement/post hospitalization. This job requires knowledge of appropriate resources (community) for post hospitalization care. This job requires a critical thinker able to work independently while interacting with multiple Healthcenter individuals. This job requires superior people skills in stressful situations. This job also requires excellent oral/written language competency and computer proficient with typing.

Monday - Friday Day shift

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED: None

Experience PREFERRED Two (2+) or more years of experience in acute care or other healthcare setting with emphasis on care management/discharge planning

Education/training REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s Degree in related Human Services field from an accredited program. An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered in lieu of the stated educational requirements.

Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited program

Independent action(s) required: N/A

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements: None

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities: Frequent bending, Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

 

 

 

 

Compensation Range

$23.18 - $35.92

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

 

 

Days

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran