Discharge Plan Manager UPMC Carlisle

UPMC is hiring a Discharge Plan Manager for our UPMC Carlisle hospital! This is a full time position, working day light hours with a rotating weekend and holiday coverage commitment.

Purpose:
The Discharge Plan Manager functions as the coordinator and is accountable for all post-discharge needs and acts as financial steward for the hospital by assessing for relevant factors, engaging with the care team, and placing a focus on an optimal discharge plan with timely utilization of hospital resources. This optimal discharge plan reviews discipline recommendations and coordinates necessary care for positive patient outcomes outside of the inpatient setting.

Responsibilities:

+ Identify clinical, psychosocial, historical, financial, cultural, and spiritual needs that guide the planning process with the patient to attain optimal outcomes. Take patient/family/caregiver level of health literacy into consideration. Evaluate patient/family/caregiver level of understa...