Discharge Planner / Case Management / PRN

Northwest Texas Healthcare System; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

Prescription Drug Plans

401K with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings to continue your

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a Discharge Planner to provide social services and discharge management to patients and families, contributing to high quality care continuity. You will assess pre-discharge needs and collaborate with the healthcare team to plan intervention based on patient circumstances and financial status.

The role supports a compassionate, patient-centered approach with opportunities to contribute to care coordination and community health outcomes within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or in related field is required or preferred.
• Two years experience in related field is preferred.

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 considering illness/injury, living situation, support systems, and financial status.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Two years experience preferred

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

• Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with employees and peers.
• Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress
• Ability to respond to pages
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
• Bending and lifting (5-10 lbs), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to understand and interpret financial data
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• 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.