Discharge Coordinator

Discharge Coordinator Job Description: Position Summary: The Discharge Coordinator's job is to assist/support the Case Manager in ensuring that a patient's transition from the hospital to another level of care is successful. This would include transfer to LTAC, SNF, ECF, Assisted Living, B & C, home or other destinations as outlined in the Discharge Care Plan assessment. In addition, the Discharge Coordinator is to assist/coordinate durable medical equipment and transportation arrangements upon patient discharge as delegated. This position reports to the Director of Utilization Review. Responsibilities: Receives discharge planning orders per department protocol Assists in contacting outside facilities for bed availability and fax referral forms in order to find an appropriate facility for the patient's continued care. When patients are on Administrative Days or are difficult placement patients and multiple facilities are being requested, complete the referral log per department protoco...