UPMC is hiring a Discharge Planning Associate for our Harrisburg, Community Osteopathic and West Shore hospitals! This is a part time, day shift position, working an every 4th weekend rotation.

_***Qualified candidates will be placed on the appropriate level of the career ladder based on experience***_

Purpose:
In conjunction with the Discharge Planning team, the Associate coordinates the appropriate support services and resources throughout UPMC to facilitate effective discharge plans that achieve optimal satisfaction, clinical, and financial outcomes along the defined continuum of care.

Responsibilities:

+ Identify clinical, psychosocial, historical, financial, cultural, and spiritual needs that guide the planning process with the patient to attain optimal outcomes. Take patient/family/caregiver level of health literacy into consideration. Evaluate patient/family/caregiver level of understanding and engagement with the progress toward goals and ...