Full-Time Discharge Planner/Social Services- Riverton

Rocky-Mountain-Care---Riverton; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Care Riverton is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate and implement post-hospital care for patients and families. The role evaluates needs, insurance coverage, and connects with physicians, nursing staff, case managers, and family members to plan follow-up care.

Applicants should communicate fluently in English and Spanish, possess strong organizational skills, and have basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Associate degree preferred; high school diploma required with 3–5 years post-acute care or social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement post-hospital care for patients and families.
• Evaluate patient needs, financial status, insurance coverage, and community resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and family members in discharge planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Empathy and diplomacy

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred (A.A. or A.S.)

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

To assist patients and families with discharge planning. The Discharge Planner coordinates and implements post hospital care by evaluating and assessing the patients’ needs financial status/insurance coverage and community resources available. Discharge planning is coordinated with physicians, Nursing, Case Managers/Care Coordinators and the patients along with their families/significant others who will be involved in their post-hospital care.Requires a mature individual, capable of being objective while empathetic and supportive of patients and families needs. Must be able to communicate verbally with all levels of society. Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. Able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well. Ability to work with individuals of all ages, races, and religious backgrounds. Must possess good organizational skills and be able to remain calm in stressful situations. Basic computer skills required. Basic knowledge of community resourcesAssociate of Art or Associate in Science Degree preferred. Must be high school graduate with three to five years experience in a post-acute care or rehabilitation setting and/or Social Work related field preferred.Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization