DISCHARGE PLANNER at Archbold Medical Center – THOMASVILLE, Georgia

DISCHARGE PLANNER

Discharge Planner- Northside Geriatric

Description:

Ability to effectively assess, plan and implement discharge planning services in a multidisciplinary setting

Particular skills in community resources and/or the ability to research appropriate community resources and to mobilize and coordinate resources effectively for patient aftercare needs

Knowledgeable about needs of dually diagnosed, medically compromised, and elderly populations

Knowledge of utilization review and management

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips

Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken work during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly

Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound

Performs repetitive motions with wrists, hands and fingers\

Work is primarily sedentary in nature requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects

Work requires visual acuity to read, prepare, and analyze data, transcriptions, and characters on computer terminal; visual inspection of documents, and similar objects or items at distances generally close to the eyes

Worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; conditions are typical of office settings and administrative work

Must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations, and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines regardless of caseload; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and Inpatient Hospital Program operating needs

Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations such as when verbally or physically confronted

Must be able to set and maintain therapeutic distance with clients; maintain therapeutic boundaries during treatment and following discharge

Must be able to address and prioritize multiple task demands within established time frames

Proficiency with computers is necessary

Provision of therapeutic services to children (ages 4-16), adolescents (ages 13-17), adult ages (18-64), or geriatric (ages 65 and over)

Case Management

Documentation/Quality Assurance

Other duties as assigned

Transportation

Discharge Responsibilities

Education/Experience:

Minimum Associate Degree; BSW, RT/PT/OT preferred

Minimum of one year's relevant inpatient experience

Perks/Benefits:

(for eligible employees):

Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.

For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What we offer:

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision

A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care