Discharge Planner
Core
Coordinates patient discharge planning and case management within an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe transitions to post-acute care.
Role type
Discharge Planner (Case Management)
Builds
Post-acute care transitions (skilled nursing, rehab, home health, DME)
Domain
Healthcare / Case Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Discharge planning, case management, patient advocacy, care coordination, health education, insurance guidelines knowledge, community resource navigation, data documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Healthcare setting experience
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied by documentation requirements)
Responsibilities
Assess and document discharge planning needs, coordinate post-acute care referrals, advocate for patients to maximize services, educate patients and families on discharge readiness, collaborate with treatment teams and payors, navigate community resources for housing and transportation.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC