Discharge Planner Case Management Per Diem Days

Summary

The individual in this position works under the direction of the RN and/or Social Worker to complete referrals for post acute services for patients and assist with tasks that do not require a clinical license or degree. The individual�s responsibilities include the following activities:

• Arrange post-discharge services
• Create and follow up on electronic referrals using the Tenet Case Management system
• Review patient choice letters with patients/families for required signatures
• Provide follow up Important Message to Medicare patients prior to discharge
• Communicate with patients, families and other members of the care team
• Complete tasks assigned by Case Manager and Social Work staff
• Make copies, send faxes and complete phone call
• Complete process reviews or audits as requested, and other duties as assigned

Position Qualification (Training, Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities):

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelorâ��s degree preferred
• Paramedic, EMT or Nursing Assistant license preferred

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.