Discharge & Care Transitions Planner

WVU Medicine; Morgantown, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine’s Morgantown campus is seeking a Discharge Planner to perform initial assessments and discharge planning as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. The role includes coordinating post-acute care planning and ensuring smooth transitions for patients.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of one year in a healthcare setting. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential to support patients and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates as an integral professional member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Assesses discharge planning needs and documents in medical records.
• Acts as liaison for patients and families to community resources and post-acute services.
• Coordinates planning with treatment team and referrers to ensure timely transitions.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, or related field

Job description

WVU Medicine’s Morgantown campus is seeking a Discharge Planner to perform initial assessments and discharge planning as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. The role includes coordinating post-acute care planning and ensuring smooth transitions for patients.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of one year in a healthcare setting. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential to support patients and families.