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Advocate Aurora HealthPark Ridge, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026
💰 $92,000/yr($60,000/yr – $92,000/yr)
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Monday through Thursday/Friday. 8AM-530PM.
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$30.70 - $46.05Major Responsibilities: Discharge planning for hospital inpatients 1) Assess patients for discharge planning needs. 2) Complete initial evaluation and place in medical record according to department policy. 3) Collaborate with Physicians and other hospital disciplines to proactively develop plans for continued care after discharge. 4) Collaborate and coordinate with Physicians, HMO, PPO, Case Managers, Physical Therapy, Nursing and other personnel regarding discharge needs. 5) Develop and update the discharge plan and document the plan in the medical record according to departmental policy. 6) Act as community liaison to arrange resources and enhance safe and timely discharges. 7) Organize and attend patient care conferences to further identify each patient’s potential discharge needs. 8) Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all referral sources. Provision of counseling services to patients and families 1) Utilize crisis iApply for this role
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