Discharge Planner Per Diem

Overview:

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital of Lubbock Case Manager/Discharge Planner - Per Diem

Trustpoint Rehabilitation Hospital is a premier inpatient facility specializing in the treatment of stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic trauma, and other complex medical conditions. We are proud to be one of the few rehabilitation hospitals in the region that also provides care for pediatric patients, offering specialized services tailored to the unique needs of children and their families. Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized care that empowers patients-of all ages-to regain independence and achieve their best outcomes.

Located in Lubbock, Texas, our team enjoys the unique blend of affordable living, a strong sense of community, and a city rich in culture, music, and education. Home to Texas Tech University, Lubbock is a vibrant, growing city with a small-town feel and big opportunities.

We are seeking a per-diem Case Manager/Discharge Planner to join our team of passionate patient caregivers! As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey†and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listenedâ€. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Qualifications:

Required Skills:* Current clinical licensure strongly preferred.

• One year recent relevant experience required. Acute care setting preferred.
  

Additional Qualifications/Skills:* Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  
• Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
  
• Knowledge of community resources to meet post-discharge clinical and social needs.
  
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain pro-active relationships with internal interdisciplinary team members, local payer, physicians, community service organizations and health care facilities.
  
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
  
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
  
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
  

Responsibilities:

Works with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care for assigned patients. Ensures patient is progressing towards desired outcomes by monitoring care through assessments and/or patient records. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. Actively involved in discharge planning process. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles†into daily practice.