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Liquid Personnel

$36.50 - $48/hr

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist for its client's Hospital Discharge Team based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. This is a full-time agency role offering up to 36 per ...

Colonial Behavioral Health

$50K - $55K/yr

We are currently recruiting for a Clinician I- Forensic Discharge Planner within our Emergency Services program. This position works with individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use ...

Colonial Behavioral Health

$50K - $55K/yr

We are currently recruiting for a Clinician I- Forensic Discharge Planner within our Emergency Services program. This position works with individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use ...

Liquid Personnel

$36.50 - $48/hr

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist to support it's client's hospital discharge planning into the Reablement Service across Wiltshire - paying a strong 36 per hour.

Liquid Personnel

$36.50 - $48/hr

Support hospital discharge planning for adults moving into the Reablement Service. * Work collaboratively with acute hospital colleagues at GWH and RUH. * Carry out communitybased assessments and ...

Liquid Personnel

$36.50 - $48/hr

Support timely, safe hospital discharge planning * Conduct home and community visits, assessing functional needs * Develop goaloriented, personcentred reablement plans * Provide evidence-based ...

Liquid Personnel

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Adult Social Worker to join its client's Hospital Discharge team, based in Lancashire. What will your responsibilities be? * Provide statutory social work support ...

AnMed

Discharge Planner

Anderson, SC · On-site

Two years of hospital discharge planning. * One to two years of experience in social services or patient care experience. Benefits * * Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings. * Compensation ...

AnMed

Discharge Planner

Anderson, SC · On-site

Two years of hospital discharge planning. * One to two years of experience in social services or patient care experience. Benefits * * Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings. * Compensation ...

Health Care Connectors

Hospital Liaison

Greenwich, CT · On-site

The Hospital Liaison works closely with clinical teams, discharge planners, and case managers to ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care after hospital discharge. Qualifications Required

Health Care Connectors

Hospital Liaison

Greenwich, CT · On-site

The Hospital Liaison works closely with clinical teams, discharge planners, and case managers to ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care after hospital discharge. Qualifications Required

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How much do hospital discharge jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for hospital discharge in the United States is $32.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $39.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hospital discharge?

A Hospital Discharge job involves coordinating the release of patients from a hospital while ensuring they have the necessary care and support after leaving. Responsibilities often include communicating with healthcare providers, arranging follow-up appointments, and ensuring patients understand their medications and post-hospital instructions. The role may also involve working with insurance providers and connecting patients to community resources. Effective hospital discharge planning helps reduce readmissions and improves patient outcomes.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a hospital discharge role?

To excel in a Hospital Discharge role, you need a solid understanding of healthcare coordination, knowledge of discharge planning protocols, and relevant clinical or administrative experience—often supported by a nursing, social work, or case management background. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, insurance verification tools, and discharge planning software is typically required. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams are crucial soft skills. These qualifications are important to ensure smooth patient transitions from hospital to home or another care setting, minimizing complications and readmissions.

What are the main challenges faced by professionals in hospital discharge roles?

Professionals working in Hospital Discharge often face the challenge of coordinating care plans among diverse healthcare providers, patients, and family members to ensure safe transitions. They must manage complex cases with time-sensitive discharges, address gaps in patient support resources, and navigate insurance or follow-up care obstacles. Additionally, balancing administrative tasks with patient interactions requires strong organizational skills. Overcoming these challenges is key to preventing readmissions and supporting positive patient outcomes.

How to become a hospital discharge specialist?

To become a hospital discharge specialist, typically one needs a background in healthcare such as nursing, social work, or healthcare administration, along with experience in patient care and discharge planning. Certification in case management or related fields can enhance job prospects, and strong communication and organizational skills are essential for coordinating patient transitions effectively.
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Infographic showing various Hospital Discharge job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,853 per year, or $32.6 per hour.

Occupational Therapist - Hospital Discharge

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Liquid Personnel
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$36.50 - $48/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist for its client's Hospital Discharge Team based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. This is a full-time agency role offering up to 36 per hour and supporting Pathway 1 hospital discharges to promote safe and effective transitions from hospital to home.

The Role

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its fast-paced and supportive Hospital Discharge Team based at County Hall, Trowbridge. You will play a key role in facilitating timely hospital discharges, promoting independence, and ensuring individuals receive the right support to return home safely.

Benefits of the Role

  • Up to 36 per hour
  • Supportive and welcoming team environment
  • Fast-paced and rewarding hospital discharge service
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals' independence and wellbeing
  • Flexible agency working arrangement

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete occupational therapy assessments for individuals being discharged from hospital
  • Undertake same-day discharge assessments where appropriate
  • Develop person-centred support plans to maximise independence
  • Recommend equipment, adaptations, and therapeutic interventions to support safe discharge
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, hospital staff, and community services
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant case records

Essential Requirements

  • Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
  • Current HCPC registration
  • Strong assessment, communication, and clinical reasoning skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience within hospital discharge services
  • Reablement or adult social care experience
  • Knowledge of Pathway 1 discharge processes

Contact 

For more information or to apply, please contact today.

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Why Liquid Personnel?

  •  Free DBS and compliance service
  • Twice weekly payroll and 'Faster Pay' service, getting you paid more quickly
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
  • Free access to Liquid's exclusive social work training and CPD portal
  • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
  • Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
  • "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
  • "Find your own job" bonus - get 250 for bringing your own position to us *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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