Full-Time Discharge Planner/Social Services- Riverton

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP • Riverton, UT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Mature individual, capable of being objective while empathetic and supportive of patients and families needs.
• Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of society.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish.
• Ability to work with individuals of all ages, races, and religious backgrounds.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of community resources.
• High school graduate with three to five years experience in a post-acute care or rehabilitation setting and/or Social Work related field.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Art or Associate in Science Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with discharge planning.
• Coordinate and implement post-hospital care.
• Evaluate and assess patients' needs, financial status/insurance coverage, and community resources.
• Coordinate discharge planning with physicians, Nursing, Case Managers/Care Coordinators, and patients/families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED