Full time, Full Time
South Peninsula Hospital
Homer, AK, USA
3490
DISCHARGE PLANNER/SOCIAL WORKER (REQ 3490) ACUTE CARE Homer , AK Clinical Professional Full Time , Days , Sunday - Wednesday, 4 x 10 hours schedule Req # 3490 POSITION PURPOSE
Coordinates and facilitates discharge planning in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure a smooth transition from hospitalization to community-based care. The Acute Care Discharge Planner/Social Worker organizes services across provider lines, between people, agencies, and systems to affect optimal patient outcomes, achieve continuity of care, and reduce healthcare costs. The incumbent serves a point of contact post discharge, following-up with patients and providers as needed, to ensure appropriate and timely access to care and services. This position works in conjunction with Utilization Review to determine appropriateness of admission, level of care, and continued stay....