Travel
Case Management
Atlanta, GA
Discharge Planner – Case Management
Position Overview
The facility seeks an experienced Discharge Planner to join its care coordination team. You will assess and evaluate patient discharge plans, coordinate appropriate levels of care, and ensure treatment plans are initiated and re-evaluated daily. You'll monitor patient progress, identify barriers to discharge, and advocate for patient choice while adhering to Medicare regulatory guidelines, including IMM notices and MOONS documentation.
Schedule & Staffing
- Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM (no weekends or on-call)
- Contract: 14 weeks
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Float: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients; daily census 20–25
Requirements
- Experience: 3+ years in case management or discharge planning (this role does not accept first-time travelers)
- License: RN licensure (Georgia or Compact states)
- Certification: Current BLS
- Skills: Proficiency with Medicare guidelines, concurrent review, medical necessity determination, InterQual and Milliman criteria, DRG/ICD-10/CPT coding, and discharge planning protocols
Key Details
- All compliance documentation must be finalized at time of submission; maximum 7 days RTO per contract
- If one to two major holidays fall during your assignment, you are expected to work them; if three fall, you are expected to work two
- Clinical screening required; final placement decision made by facility manager
- Orientation includes non-billable modules based on contract length