Discharge Planner
UHS
Summary
The Discharge Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating activities related to discharge planning. Developing and implementing a plan of care designed to meet the patient's post hospitalization needs while ensuring continuity of care. No supervisory function.
Job description
Position Summary
The Discharge Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating activities related to discharge planning. Developing and implementing a plan of care designed to meet the patient's post hospitalization needs while ensuring continuity of care. No supervisory function.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Communicate with referral source within the first 24 hours of admission.
- With assistance from the Care Center, social workers, and nursing identify all outside professionals currently working with the patient so that appropriate discharge plans can be completed and facilitates appropriate patterns of communication to minimize duplication.
- Identifies needs of referrals sources and/or professionals during the period of hospitalization.
- Oversees the tasks of continued communication of treatment progress, discharge plans, and time of discharge to outside interested parties as well as facilitating the transfer of required documents to the outside agents.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field preferred.
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience in related disciplines with hospital experience strongly preferred.
License: N/A.
Additional Requirements: Handle With Care training within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in related disciplines
- Hospital experience strongly preferred
- Handle With Care training within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in a restraining procedure
- May be required to work flexible hours and overtime
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Career Development Opportunities
- Pet Insurance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.