Discharge Planner

Lifepoint Health Careers; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance and career growth

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Wellness programs and mental health支持

Job summary

Mosaic Life Care St Joseph Medical Center ARU in St. Joseph, MO, is seeking a part-time Discharge Planner to coordinate follow-up care with patients and families.

You will work with the care team to assess needs, arrange services, and ensure appropriate referrals and resources are in place for smooth transitions. The role emphasizes communication, documentation, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to promote safe and effective discharge planning in a fast-paced rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 3 years of relevant experience.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Handle With Care certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients, families, medical staff, and caregivers when arranging follow-up care.
• Keeps track of Medicare forms and consent forms.
• Assists with discharge planning and identifies resources (transportation, housing, healthcare, social/spiritual services).
• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress with the healthcare team.
• Interviews and assesses patients or family members and caregivers.
• Identifies and arranges needed internal and external services/interventions.
• Assists with group activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 3 years of experience

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Facility Name: Mosaic Life Care St Joseph Medical Center ARU

Schedule: Part‑time

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Discharge Planner joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Mosaic Life Care provides Inpatient Rehabilitation/Post‑Acute Care in St. Joseph, MO. Therapy plays a very important role in recovery from a life‑altering injury or illness. We offer a hospital‑based physical rehabilitation program for the treatment of those who have experienced a debilitating injury or illness. Our Unit is a very fast‑paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!

How you’ll contribute

A Discharge Planner who excels in this role:

• Communicates effectively and routinely with patients, families, medical staff, nursing staff, other caregivers when arranging follow‑up care
• Keeps track of all Medicare forms and consent forms
• Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan
• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient’s treatment plan
• Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient’s family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives
• Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions
• Assisting with group activities

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time andpart‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

• Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred or 3 years of experience; Masters preferred
• Certifications: Handle With Care within 30 days of Hire
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.