University Health Network

Discharge Coordinator

University Health Network • $85K — $107K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a health-related field required.
  • Member in good standing with respective professional college.
  • Experience in coordinating patient discharges preferred.
  • Knowledge of healthcare standards and legislation required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
  • Leadership abilities and quality improvement knowledge necessary.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with excellent computer skills.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate with referral sources, ensuring high customer service levels.
  • Plan and coordinate patient discharges with the interprofessional team.
  • Manage waiting lists and provide regular updates to patients and families.
  • Prioritize and coordinate services along the care continuum.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in handling daily competing priorities.
  • Chair rounds and maintain census information for patient-focused care.
  • Monitor performance indicators and participate in quality improvement activities.

Benefits

  • Competitive offer packages and opportunities for career development.
  • Participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
  • Convenient transit access and UHN shuttle service available.
  • Flexible work environment to support work-life balance.
  • Corporate discounts for travel, restaurants, gym membership, and more.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Role: New
Site: Toronto Rehab Institute- Bickle Centre
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health
Salary: $41.23 to $51.54 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Monday to Friday (8am to 4pm)
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: October 9, 2026

Position Summary

As an integral member of Allied Health, the Discharge Service Coordinator will:

Duties
  • Communicate effectively with referral sources, ensuring excellent customer service;
  • Discharge, plan and coordinate patient discharges in close collaboration with the interprofessional team and Program Services Manager;
  • Manage waiting lists and communicate with patients/families on a regular basis;
  • Coordinate/prioritize services across the care continuum, that is, inpatient to outpatient, between streams, etc.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in dealing with competing priorities on a daily basis;
  • Maintain up-to-date census information and coordinate/chair rounds, patient/family conferences, and team meetings related to discharge; maintain a patient focused environment;
  • coordinate quality activities, data collection, and evaluations; monitor performance indicators and generate reports; demonstrate an understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to, patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with a clinical background, i.e. health related field, required.
  • Member in good standing with respective college.
    Experience in a healthcare environment required.
  • Experience in coordinating discharges and/or patient flow preferred.
  • Knowledge of standards of practice and applicable health care legislation.
  • Knowledge of resources available for patients returning to the community.
  • Ability to network and nurture relationships within the healthcare industry.
  • Knowledge of quality/performance improvement theory and practice required.
  • Leadership abilities required.
  • Excellent computer skills required (Word and Excel required).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Self directed individual with the ability to work both independently and in a group setting.
  • Must be proficient in English.
  • Excellent attendance required.


Additional Information

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.
  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
  • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

About University Health Network

University Health Network (UHN) is a healthcare organization that provides patient care, research, and education services. The organization operates several hospitals and clinics in Toronto, Ontario, including Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. UHN offers a range of medical services, including cancer care, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, transplantation, and rehabilitation. The organization is affiliated with the University of Toronto and is one of Canada's largest research hospitals. UHN employs over 16,000 people and serves patients from across Canada and around the world.
Learn more about University Health Network
Size
16,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at University Health Network

More Healthcare Jobs

Find similar Discharge Coordinator jobs: