Jefferson Health

Discharge Planner

Philadelphia, PA · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$40k-$50kDetected 9 hours ago

ComplianceHRISHIPAAEHR/EMRPatient CareCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Job Details The Discharge Planner facilitates safe, timely, and cost-effective transitions of care by coordinating all post-acute service and appointment needs for patients on the assigned unit.
The discharge planner assists the transfer center to ensure timely internal and external transfers.
This role communicates with third-party payers to secure authorization for inpatient and post-acute services.

Less than 1 year as a new graduate
Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Bachelor's Degree social work
Knowledge of discharge planning regulations, patient choice, and insurance authorization as needed,
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position.

Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Documents all discharge planning activities including authorizations, communications, and service arrangements promptly and accurately in the medical record to ensure regulatory and organizational compliance.
Reviews and completes Medicare Notice of Hospital Discharge with inpatient and behavioral health hospital admissions for beneficiaries in hospital.
Acts as a liaison between patients, families, healthcare providers, payers, and community agencies to support smooth transitions of care and ensure continuity post-discharge.
Monitors hospital transfers by collaborating with the care management colleagues to transfer medical stable patients to their hospital of origin.

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