Discharge Optimization Specialist

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Position Summary:

In accordance with established standards, professional requirements and as an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team the Discharge optimization specialist provides clinical leadership and guidance for frontline teams and leaders in complex discharge practice while fostering interprofessional collaborations with teams, sites and community partners. The primary responsibilities includes ensuring discharge practices are in compliance with Ontario Health directives, organizational priorities by supporting the right patient in the right place at the right time through the continuum of care and across UHN sites; identifying educational opportunities and collaborating with other stakeholders to build capacity and ensure compliance with best practices; acting as a clinical resource for the interprofessional teams; working collaborative with GIM transitional care coordinators to ensure effective and efficient discharge process are in place; participating in relevant research activities projects etc demonstrating a commitment to professional lifelong learning; performing reflective practice; performing other duties consistent with the job classification as required.

Duties:

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.

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