Johns Hopkins Healthcare

Asst Director, Patient Care Transitions

Johns Hopkins Healthcare$123K — $216K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a health-related field required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years' progressive leadership experience within a health system required.
  • Two years' nurse management experience on an acute care inpatient unit highly preferred.
  • Healthcare professional licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the Readmissions Department.
  • Manage staff including home care coordinators and transition guides.
  • Lead initiatives to improve patient care transitions to the community.
  • Establish relationships with nursing and assisted living facilities.
  • Develop strategies to enhance community support for patient discharges.
  • Focus on reducing patient length of stay and preventing readmissions.
  • Enhance overall patient experience during transitions.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits supporting personal and career stages.
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions for future planning.
  • Generous time off for work-life balance.
  • Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the Johns Hopkins team.
Full Job Description
What You Will Do:

The Assistant Director of Transitions oversees the day-to-day operations of the Readmissions Department, including staff management, program development, and strategic planning. This role leads efforts to improve care transitions for patients moving from inpatient care back to the community. This role supervises home care coordinators, discharge planners, liaisons, and transition guides, while partnering with affiliates to improve access, patient acceptance, safe care, and efficiency. This position also establishes collaborative relationships with nursing facilities and assisted living facilities and develops strategies to build community capacity to support patient discharges. This role plays a key part in reducing length of stay, preventing readmissions, and enhancing the patient experience.

Who Should Apply:
  • Bachelor's degree in a health-related field required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years' progressive leadership experience within a health system is required. Two years' nurse management experience on an acute care inpatient unit is highly preferred.
  • Healthcare professional licensure is preferred.

We're proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You:
  • Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
  • Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
  • Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
  • Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Salary Range: Minimum $59.35/hour - Maximum $103.88/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

About Johns Hopkins Healthcare

Johns Hopkins Healthcare is a healthcare provider that is part of the Johns Hopkins Health System. The company provides a range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and hospital services. Johns Hopkins Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities it serves. The company is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, which includes the use of technology and data to improve patient outcomes.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Healthcare
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$2 billion

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