Coordinator, Discharge Planner

Job Summary

About the role

Under direction oversees the resident discharge process for the Sub-Acute Unit and performs the work involved in providing needed social assistance.

Essential Job Functions

• Participates and takes the lead in the utilization review process for the Sub-Acute Unit and prepares residents for discharge.
• Performs insurance reviews and issues the cut letters for Medicare clients.
• Participates with the staff relevant to diagnosis and the design of effective treatment plans.
• Provides social services to assist residents in the adjustment to their environment.
• Reviews cases of admissions and interviews patients to assure that certifications are in accordance with hospital criteria.
• Reviews records, data and information to assure that re-certifications are in accordance with needed extended care.
• Analyzes and evaluates data bearing on social and/or emotional problems residents are experiencing in properly adjusting to various situations.
• Prepares residents for discharge and utilizes family and community resources.

Other Job Duties

• Attends required in service and other training and development.
• Prepares records and reports.
• Does related work as required.

BASIC COMPETENCIES

• Education: Possession of a Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited facility.
• Experience: Four years of professional social casework experience or four years of experience in clinical nursing which shall have included experience in the admission and discharge process.

UNION POSITION

• Perspectives: Generous PTO
• Pension: $60,000-$70,000 annual