Discharge Coordinator

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.
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.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No