Discharge Coordinator

Union: NonUnion
Site: Toronto Rehab Institute Bickle Centre
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager Allied Health
Hours: 18 hours per week
Salary: $39.17 to $48.96 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Weekdays
Status: Permanent PartTime 
Closing Date: February 19 2025

Position Summary

As an integral member of Allied Health the Discharge Service Coordinator will:

Duties

• Communicate effectively with referral sources ensuring excellent customer service;
• Discharge plan and coordinate patient discharges in close collaboration with the interprofessional team and Program Services Manager;
• Manage waiting lists and communicate with patients/families on a regular basis;
• Coordinate/prioritize services across the care continuum that is inpatient to outpatient between streams etc.
• Demonstrate flexibility in dealing with competing priorities on a daily basis;
• Maintain uptodate census information and coordinate/chair rounds patient/family conferences and team meetings related to discharge; maintain a patient focused environment;
• coordinate quality activities data collection and evaluations; monitor performance indicators and generate reports; demonstrate an understanding of compliance with and commitment to patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree with a clinical background i.e. health related field required.
• Member in good standing with respective college.
  Experience in a healthcare environment required.
• Experience in coordinating discharges and/or patient flow preferred.
• Knowledge of standards of practice and applicable health care legislation.
• Knowledge of resources available for patients returning to the community.
• Ability to network and nurture relationships within the healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of quality/performance improvement theory and practice required.
• Leadership abilities required.
• Excellent computer skills required (Word and Excel required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in a group setting.
• Must be proficient in English.
• Excellent attendance required.

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.)

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Parttime