Patient Discharge & Care Transitions Specialist

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Discharge Planning Liaison to support a multidisciplinary team. The role reports to the Manager or Director of Discharge Planning and ensures discharge arrangements for patients, coordinating with clinical case managers and external agencies.

Responsibilities include initiating referrals and coordinating placement in SNFs, home health, LTACs or DME vendors, updating systems, and following up with providers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in health services, health education or business administration is preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and discharge planning processes.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates transition of patients from hospital to appropriate post-discharge settings.
• Initiates referrals to nursing facilities, home health agencies, LTAC, and DME vendors.
• Consults with Clinical Case Manager on patient placement and outcomes.
• Coordinates with third-party review agencies for authorization.
• Maintains referrals and updates patient disposition in the system.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in health services, health education or business administration

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Discharge Planning Liaison to support a multidisciplinary team. The role reports to the Manager or Director of Discharge Planning and ensures discharge arrangements for patients, coordinating with clinical case managers and external agencies.

Responsibilities include initiating referrals and coordinating placement in SNFs, home health, LTACs or DME vendors, updating systems, and following up with providers and vendors.