**Description** **Introduction** Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Discharge Planner today with HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital. **Benefits** HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** Come join our team as a(an) Discharge Planner. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today! **Job Summary and Qualifications** We are currently seeking a Discharge Planner to join our team. As our Discharge Planner you will work under the direction of the Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist, coordinate the discharge planning process to ensure patients no longer meeting acute care criteria are safely discharged and transitioned to the appropriate level of care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. Take the next step in your career. Your tasks and responsibilities may include: + You will oversee effective discharge planning through coordination with physicians and case management. + You will ensure staff provides appropriate discharge instructions, information, explanation, and referral to appropriate community resources. + You will evaluate patients' readiness for discharge and identifies post discharge care needs through collaboration with the patient, family and members of the interdisciplinary team. + You will develop and maintain effective relationships with appropriate community resources, post-acute care facilities and medical-equipment providers to support patient care needs post discharge. + You will provide guidance and counsel to patients and families regarding post discharge care plans, placement options and equipment needs. Provides assistance in resolving clinical, psychosocial and financial barriers. Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in human services related field (Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health or Counseling) + One year experience in discharge planning and/or utilization management + Current **BLS** (Basic Life Support) required within 30 days of hire + Current **CPI** (Crisis Prevention Intervention) required within 60 days of hire + Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills **What qualifications you will need:** + Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date + Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date + Other-Fingerprint Required + Bachelors Degree For over 40 years, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital has been providing comprehensive healthcare services. We provide high-quality medical care. We also provide surgery, outpatient therapies, and acute care. With a team of skilled colleagues, it’s no wonder we have a reputation for excellence. The over 180-bed acute care hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission. We provide 24-hour Emergency Care, Behavioral Healthcare, and Cardiovascular Services. We also provide General Surgery and Imaging & Diagnostic Services. As South Tampa Hospital and ER, we provide high quality, advanced care. We are one of the best-performing hospitals in the Tampa Bay area. We believe excellent people make excellence happen. If this sounds like the type of meaningful work you’d like to be a part of, we hope you’ll consider our careers at South Tampa Hospital. HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Discharge Planner opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!** We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.