Care Transitions Specialist

Compassus; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassus in Torrance, CA seeks a Care Partner to coordinate safe transitions of care for hospitalized patients, evaluating post-acute home-based services and supporting timely discharge planning in collaboration with physicians, case management, patients, families, and post-acute providers.

This in-person role emphasizes bedside engagement, interdisciplinary teamwork, data-driven care, and adherence to value-based care principles to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience in hospital and/or long-term care settings encouraged.
• Liaison, care coordination, discharge planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients for home-based and post-acute care services based on clinical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental factors.
• Coordinate hospital discharge planning and transition plans with physicians and care teams.
• Educate patients and families on post-acute options and care pathways.

Skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Stakeholder education

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Compassus in Torrance, CA seeks a Care Partner to coordinate safe transitions of care for hospitalized patients, evaluating post-acute home-based services and supporting timely discharge planning in collaboration with physicians, case management, patients, families, and post-acute providers.

This in-person role emphasizes bedside engagement, interdisciplinary teamwork, data-driven care, and adherence to value-based care principles to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions.