PAM Health · 2 hours ago
Director of Patient Throughput & Strategic Discharge Planning
Enola, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expPAM Health is focused on optimizing patient flow across the continuum of care, and they are seeking a Director of Patient Throughput & Strategic Discharge Planning. This role involves leading strategies to improve patient throughput and ensuring timely, safe, and high-quality discharges, particularly for complex patients.
Health CareHospitalMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Develop and implement system-wide patient throughput and discharge planning strategies across LTACH and IRF settings
Lead LOS optimization initiatives with a focus on reducing avoidable days and delayed discharges
Standardize discharge planning workflows to support safe, timely transitions of care
Monitor throughput metrics to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement
Provide enterprise-level oversight and escalation support for high-risk and complex discharges
Address discharge barriers related to payer authorization, placement availability, social determinants of health, and medical readiness
Partner with post-acute providers, payers, and community resources to improve access and continuity of care
Lead complex discharge reviews and interdisciplinary case conferences to drive timely resolution
Partner with executive leadership, nursing, physicians, case management, therapy, and ancillary services to align throughput goals
Facilitate interdisciplinary throughput, LOS, and discharge barrier meetings
Serve as a subject matter expert on best practices in patient flow and care transitions
Establish and monitor KPIs related to LOS, avoidable days, discharge efficiency, and readmissions
Utilize data analytics to drive decision-making and report performance to executive leadership
Support hospitals in translating data insights into targeted improvement plans
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements related to discharge planning
Promote evidence-based initiatives that reduce readmissions and improve post-discharge outcomes
Align throughput initiatives with patient safety, quality improvement, and patient experience priorities
Promotes cooperation, fairness and equity; shows respect for people and their differences; works to understand perspectives of others; demonstrates empathy; brings out the best in others and in his/her team
Coaches, evaluates, develops, and inspires staff; sets expectations; recognizes achievements
Demonstrates accountability and sound judgment in managing company resources; appropriate understanding of confidentiality and company values; adheres to and supports company policies, procedures and safety guidelines
Identifies problems and involves others in seeking solutions; conducts appropriate analysis and searches for best solutions; effectively and efficiently implements appropriate responses to correct problems; responds promptly and effectively to new challenges
Makes clear, consistent decisions; acts with integrity in all decisions; distinguishes relevant from irrelevant information; makes timely, appropriate decisions
Understands company vision and aligns priorities accordingly; measures outcomes; uses feedback to redirect as required; evaluates alternatives; appropriately organizes complex issues to desirable resolution
Connects with peers, subordinate employees and all customers; actively listens; clearly and effectively shares information; demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills; negotiates effectively
Strives for efficient, effective, high-quality performance in self and in the department; delivers timely and accurate results; resilient when responding to matters that are challenging; takes initiative to make improvements
Motivates others; accepts responsibility; maintains high morale in department; develops trust and credibility; expects honest and ethical behavior of self and staff
Encourages cooperation and collaboration; builds effective teams; works in partnership with others; is flexible; responsive to the needs of others
Maintains the highest level of customer service via courtesy, compassion and positive communication
Promotes the mission and vision of PAM Health within the work environment and the community
Respects dignity and confidentiality by adherence to all applicable policies and procedures
Works in a manner that promotes safety; wears clothing appropriate to the performance of the job
Participates in OSHA required training
Follows universal precautions as appropriate for position; complies with Employee Health requirements for continued employment
Reports unsafe practices to management
Knows own role in case of an emergency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
Minimum of 5-7+ years of progressive leadership experience in hospital operations, patient flow, or case management
Demonstrated success improving LOS metrics and managing complex discharge populations
Executive presence with the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and escalation management skills
Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation abilities
Ability to balance operational efficiency with patient-centered care delivery
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
PAM Health
PAM Health treats amputation, brain injury, lymphedema, and neurological disorders.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anthony Misitano
Founder And CEO
Brian Lidiak
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-11-10
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