Tenet Healthcare Corporation·Modesto, California
The Central Discharge Planner coordinates the linkage between multi-disciplinary patient care teams and external facilities such as Skilled Nursing and Board and Care facilities. They ensure the provision of quality, cost-effective patient care and manage patient transportation resources.
Job Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Days
Department: Case Management
The Central Discharge Planner is responsible for the linkage between the multi-disciplinary patient care team and the Skilled Nursing Care facilities, Board and Care facilities and patient transportation resources for the provision of coordination of quality, cost-effective patient care.
Doctors Medical Center of Modesto Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!
Candidates should preferably have a high school diploma and 1 to 2 years of experience in discharge planning. The role requires the ability to collaborate within a healthcare community to impact patient lives positively.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
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