| Discharge Planner - Home Care Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Discharge Planner - Home Care. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Discharge Planner - Home Care along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Discharge Planner - Home Care is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Discharge Planner - Home Care, Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care, Program Director - Home Care, Home Care Aide Supervisor, Medical Records Clerk - Home Care, Home Care Aide Coordinator, Nurse Practitioner - Home Care, Case Worker - Home Care, Staff Nurse - RN - Wound Care - Home Care, Dietitian - Home Care |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Discharge Planner - Home Care |
| 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 transfer. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Home Care Discharge Planning Specialist |
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| Similar Jobs: Discharge Planner - Home Care, Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care, Program Director - Home Care, Home Care Aide Supervisor, Medical Records Clerk - Home Care, Home Care Aide Coordinator, Nurse Practitioner - Home Care, Case Worker - Home Care, Staff Nurse - RN - Wound Care - Home Care, Dietitian - Home Care |
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| Level of Education: Discharge Planner - Home Care Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Discharge Planner - Home Care Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Discharge Planner - Home Care Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Discharge Planner - Home Care Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
