Discharge Planner (PRN), Acute

Facility Name: Centerpoint Health - Paris

Schedule: PRN | As Needed | Weekday/Weekend Coverage 8a-5p | 

Your experience matters 

Centerpoint Health-Paris is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Discharge Planner joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

Centerpoint Health-Paris places trust and confidence in our employees and patients on making the important decision on where you seek your healthcare. We are a dedicated team that share our mission and our culture of safe and compassionate care.

How you'll contribute 

A discharge planner who excels in this role:

• Discharge planning is the process of transitioning a patient from one level of care to the next. 

• Ideally, discharge plans are individualized instructions provided to the patient as they move from the hospital to home or instructions provided to subsequent healthcare providers. 

• Communicates effectively and routinely with patients, families, medical staff, nursing staff, other caregivers when arranging follow-up care.

• Keeps track of all Medicare forms and consent forms.

• Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.

• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. 

• Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.

• Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.

• Assisting with group activities.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

• Free Parking on site

What we're looking for 

Applicants should have: 

• Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred or 3 years of experience; Masters preferred 

• Licenses: None Listed

• Certifications: Handle With Care within 30 days of Hire

Connect with a Recruiter 

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Morgan Gilbert by emailing [email protected] 

More about Centerpoint Health-Paris  

Centerpoint Health-Paris is a 58- bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Paris community. We are proud to be recognized by our Affiliation with the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute Affiliate Network and The joint Commission 

EEOC Statement

Centerpoint Health-Paris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centerpoint Health-Paris is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.