Discharge Planner
Universal Health Services
Discharge Planner
Universal Health Services
Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities
Position Summary: The Discharge Planner is responsible for providing direct and indirect client care; providing psychotherapeutic services to clients and families; serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the facility's treatment program and philosophy; serves as the primary liaison between the facility and outside agencies for discharge planning, abuse reporting, and continuum of care functions.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities | % Of Time | |
1. | Coordinates discharge planning and processes to facilitate continuity of care; creates clinical packets, completes applications, and faxes materials to referral sources in a timely manner. | 20% |
2. | Communicates with referral and outpatient providers weekly regarding new referrals; ensures the facility and receiving providers exchange necessary clinical materials. | 15% |
3. | Documents case management contacts, discharge efforts, and appointments in progress notes and electronic documentation systems no later than 24 hours after contact. | 15% |
4. | Participates in treatment teams and multi-agency meetings to update staff on referral statuses, coordinate care, and facilitate smooth client discharges. | 15% |
5. | Collaborates closely with the Utilization Review (UR) team to establish and coordinate prior authorization, travel logistics, and insurance applications. | 10% |
6. | Coordinates travel arrangements and discharge appointments; actively communicates travel info and schedules to therapists, families, and guardians. | 10% |
7. | Maintains a shared, updated server folder tracking the status of faxes, applications, and general discharge planning milestones. | 5% |
8. | Participates in community and facility activities as requested by leadership to build sustainable relationships with external healthcare providers. | 5% |
9. | Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position. | 5% |
Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities
Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.
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