Discharge Planner - Care Management - Days

VCU Health; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Discharge Planner in Virginia. This role requires knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance rules for nursing facility and skilled post-hospital care. The planner works with the care team to arrange post-hospital resources and communicates clearly in stressful situations.

Staff will operate Monday–Friday day shift, with compensation based on credentials. Strong oral and written communication and computer typing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience REQUIRED: None.
• Experience PREFERRED: Two (2+) years in acute care or healthcare setting focused on care management/discharge planning.
• Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in related Human Services field from an accredited program.
• Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited program.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related Human Services field

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Typing/Computer proficiency

Excellent oral/written language

Job description

The Discharge Planner is proficient with Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurance rules/regulations for nursing facility level and skilled level of care for placement/post hospitalization. This job requires knowledge of appropriate resources (community) for post hospitalization care. This job requires a critical thinker able to work independently while interacting with multiple Healthcenter individuals. This job requires superior people skills in stressful situations. This job also requires excellent oral/written language competency and computer proficient with typing.

Monday - Friday Day shift

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: None Experience PREFERRED Two (2+) or more years of experience in acute care or other healthcare setting with emphasis on care management/discharge planning Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in related Human Services field from an accredited program Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited program Independent action(s) required: N/A Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: None Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Frequent bending, Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Compensation Range

$23.18 - $35.92

Days

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran