Discharge Planner / Case Management

Henderson Hospital; Amarillo (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a Discharge Planner to provide social services and discharge management to patients and families, contributing to quality continuum of care. You will conduct pre-discharge evaluations and collaborate with the healthcare team to create intervention plans addressing illness, living situation, support, and finances.

Join a team dedicated to exemplary patient care. This role is based in Amarillo, TX, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field; minimum of two years experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provides social services and discharge management to patients and families to support quality continuum of care.
• Completes pre-discharge evaluations from patient/family interviews and healthcare team collaboration to develop intervention plans for discharge needs.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: Discharge Planner

Position Summary:

Provides social services and discharge management services to patients and families; these functions contribute to the quality of continuum of care.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Completes pre-discharge evaluations from patient/family interviews and healthcare team collaborations. Based on evaluation, develops a viable plan of intervention for current needs and potential discharge needs with consideration of illness/injury, living situation, support systems, and financial status.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in social work or in related field with a minimum of two years experience preferred.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• 1. Ability to read and write in English
• 2. Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with employees and peers.
• 3. Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress
• 4. Ability to respond to pages
• 5. Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
• 6. Bending and lifting (5-10 lbs), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling.
• 7. Ability to understand and interpret financial data
• 8. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• 9. Ability to utilize critical thinking and prioritization

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.