About this role
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 - $35.92Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
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EEO
Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran