Discharge Planner Coordinator

Position Summary :

The Inpatient Discharge Planner plays a critical role in ensuring a seamless transition for patients from acute hospital care to their next phase of recovery, whether that be home, a rehabilitation facility, or another care setting. This position involves assessing patient needs, coordinating post-discharge services, and collaborating with healthcare providers, patients, and families to develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the following :

SPECIFICS

• Reviews Nurse Case Manager's documentation to assist with determination of discharge needs
• Implement individualized discharge plans in collaboration with Case Management, physicians, nurses, hospital case management teams, and other healthcare professionals.
• Obtain orders and ensure arrangement of post-discharge services such as home health, medical equipment, or placement in skill nursing or other lower level of care based on patient needs.
• Pull records and obtain any necessary forms required for discharge planning.
• Follow up on any discharge needs to ensure completion.
• Provide clear, compassionate guidance to patients and their families about discharge plans and follow-up care instructions.
• Participate in daily rounds to ensure timely discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of discharge plans, interventions, and communications in patient's case.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge, escalating to Case Management or Medical Directors for resolution as needed.
• Communicate post discharge arrangements to hospital case management, nursing staff, or physicians to ensure a smooth transition.
• Performs all other duties as directed by management.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $23 - $25 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, licensure, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

As one of the fastest growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare & Affiliated Doctors of Orange County, offers a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming and supportive work environment. Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success.

Full Time Position Benefits :

The success of any company depends on its employees. For us, employee satisfaction is crucial not only to the well-being of our organization, but also to the health and wellness of our members. As such, we are firmly dedicated to providing our employees the options and resources necessary for building security and maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.

Our dedication to our staff is evident in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer a very generous mixture of benefits, including many employer-paid options.

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Other Benefits :

Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the LA City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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