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Discharge Planner green card sponsorship is available through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories, with employers filing PERM labor certification through the Department of Labor before sponsoring your I-140 petition. Hospital systems and skilled nursing facilities regularly sponsor foreign-trained case managers and social workers for permanent residence, particularly those with MSW degrees or RN licensure and discharge planning experience.
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Get Access To All JobsFacility Name: Mosaic Life Care St Joseph Medical Center ARU
Schedule: Part-time
Your experience matters
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Discharge Planner joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Mosaic Life Care provides Inpatient Rehabilitation/Post-Acute Care in St. Joseph, MO. Therapy plays a very important role in recovery from a life-altering injury or illness. We offer a hospital-based physical rehabilitation program for the treatment of those who have experienced a debilitating injury or illness. Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!
How you’ll contribute
A Discharge Planner who excels in this role:
- Communicates effectively and routinely with patients, families, medical staff, nursing staff, other caregivers when arranging follow-up care
- Keeps track of all Medicare forms and consent forms
- Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan
- Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan
- Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives
- Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions
- Assisting with group activities
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
- Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred or 3 years of experience; Masters preferred
- Certifications: Handle With Care within 30 days of Hire
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
EEOC Statement
“Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Facility Name: Mosaic Life Care St Joseph Medical Center ARU
Schedule: Part-time
Your experience matters
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Discharge Planner joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Mosaic Life Care provides Inpatient Rehabilitation/Post-Acute Care in St. Joseph, MO. Therapy plays a very important role in recovery from a life-altering injury or illness. We offer a hospital-based physical rehabilitation program for the treatment of those who have experienced a debilitating injury or illness. Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!
How you’ll contribute
A Discharge Planner who excels in this role:
- Communicates effectively and routinely with patients, families, medical staff, nursing staff, other caregivers when arranging follow-up care
- Keeps track of all Medicare forms and consent forms
- Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan
- Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan
- Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives
- Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions
- Assisting with group activities
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for
- Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred or 3 years of experience; Masters preferred
- Certifications: Handle With Care within 30 days of Hire
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
EEOC Statement
“Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Discharge Planner
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
If you hold a Master of Social Work or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive discharge planning experience, you likely qualify for EB-2. An RN or BSN with two or more years qualifies for EB-3 skilled worker. Knowing your category before you apply shapes which employers to target.
Search for PERM-filing health systems on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Filtering for discharge planning roles shows which hospital networks have actually filed PERM applications, so you're not guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Request prevailing wage data before negotiating
Your employer must pay the PERM-certified prevailing wage for your geographic area and job duties. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for discharge planners before your offer conversation, so your salary ask lands at or above what DOL will require for certification.
Get your foreign credential evaluated early
If your social work or nursing degree came from outside the U.S., USCIS and your state licensing board will require a credential evaluation. Ordering a course-by-course evaluation before you start interviewing prevents delays that can stall your employer's PERM filing by months.
Target employers running recruitment before PERM filing
PERM requires the employer to test the U.S. labor market through job postings and recruitment steps before DOL certifies the application. Ask hiring managers whether they've completed the recruitment test, which signals they're close to filing rather than starting from scratch after your hire date.
Understand AC21 portability before you accept an offer
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you change employers if the new discharge planner role is in the same or a similar occupation. Confirm this with your attorney before accepting a competing offer, so you don't unintentionally restart the PERM process.
Green Card Discharge Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers discharge planner roles, EB-2 or EB-3?
Both categories can apply depending on your credentials. EB-2 covers discharge planners with a Master of Social Work or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience, including RNs with discharge planning duties.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a discharge planner?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which requires a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test. After PERM, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals from high-demand countries can face priority-date backlogs before the I-485 can be filed.
How do I find discharge planner jobs where the employer is willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and city. Because sponsorship willingness is confirmed through actual PERM filing records rather than self-reported job descriptions, you can focus your outreach on health systems that have already committed to sponsoring foreign professionals in similar roles.
What does the PERM recruitment test mean for my job search timeline?
Before DOL certifies a PERM application, your employer must complete a formal recruitment test, including job postings and documented review of U.S. applicants. This process typically takes several months before the PERM is even filed. Building this into your planning helps you set realistic expectations about when your I-140 and I-485 filings will follow.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship is in progress?
Yes, under AC21 portability, once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, you can move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Your priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 once the original I-140 was approved, which protects your place in the queue.