General Purpose
Utilize critical thinking skills and care coordination expertise to work collaboratively with residents, resident family/significant other, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other involved parties to develop and implement a plan of care that provides extraordinary care for the patient while being sensitive to costs and resources.

Essential Duties
- Communicate regularly with residents and their families about Plans of Care, PT, OT, and other treatment protocols.
- Attend and participate in morning meetings/stand‑ups to facilitate communication with the team.
- Answer residents’ questions about their care, treatment plans, illness progression, and other issues to ensure they feel safe and secure in our care.
- Monitor and adjust residents’ statuses based on changing needs and conditions.
- Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing new, current, and discharging residents’ needs in areas of responsibility.
- Complete documentation as required.
- Perform utilization review activities to provide residents with appropriate, timely,



and cost‑effective care.
- Coordinate care with residents, care providers, facility financial services, and third‑party payers.
- Oversee all admissions and discharge activities.
- Coordinate referrals both to and from the facility.
- Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
- Ensure accurate charting and timely completion of necessary paperwork.
- Work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, providers, payers, residents, and families.
- Communicate effectively and promote cooperation and collaboration among residents/families/caretakers, physicians, nurses, and other ancillary partners.
- Demonstrate excellent time management skills to develop organized work processes in a high‑volume environment with rapidly changing priorities.
- Utilize intermediate computer skills.
- Maintain professional,

📌 Discharge Planner (Zapopan)
🏢 Pikes Peak Post Acute
📍 Zapopan