Average Salary for Jobs with Discharge Planning Skills

Coordinates the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patients, from admission to discharge. Monitors care and acts as a liaison between patient/family, healthcare personnel, and insurers. Evaluates the needs of the patient, the resources available, and recommends and facilitates the plan for the best outcome. Develops a discharge plan that provides the best available resources to meet ongoin... View job details

Coordinates the overall interdisciplinary care plans for home health/hospice patients from admission to discharge. Acts as the liaison between patient/family and homecare personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires RN license. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in... View job details

Manages cases regarding utilization review, discharge planning, and patient services coordination. Collaborates with insurers, managed care organizations, referral providers, patients, and families to assist developing case management guidelines. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally direct... View job details

Directs daily operation of record processing to ensure that discharge records are properly received, organized, and forwarded to the appropriate physician for completion. Audits medical records to guarantee compliance with institution standards, procedures and policies. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires 2 to 4 yea... View job details

Coordinates the movement of patients between a hospital or skilled nursing facility and a home care or hospice arrangement. Reviews the patient's case and determines the best choice in services and facility to meet the medical and social needs of the patient. Ensures a safe transfer to a setting that meets the patient's needs and coordinates necessary services and staff required to complete the tr... View job details