Clinical Rehab Specialist PRN

Overview

Join to apply for the Clinical Rehab Specialist PRN role at St. David's HealthCare . We are seeking a Clinical Rehab Specialist to support high-quality, efficient care at St. David's Rehabilitation Hospital.

This role focuses on coordinating between internal and external referral sources and acute inpatient rehab operations to ensure appropriate patient placement and seamless admission processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a coordinator between internal and external referral sources and acute inpatient rehab operations.
• Establish relationships with case managers, payors, and other referral sources.
• Ensure appropriate patient placement through clinical screenings and assessments in collaboration with hospital case management and the rehab Medical Director.
• Identify patients who may need acute inpatient rehabilitation services and pursue formal pre-admission assessments as directed by the case manager.
• Assist with and coordinate the intake and pre-admission screening process.
• Document evidence of the patient's compliance with rehabilitation admission criteria on pre-admission forms in a timely and legible manner.
• Provide information to the Rehab Medical Director and respond to requests for additional information to support admission decisions.
• Conduct on-site and off-site reviews to identify patients who could benefit from rehab services.
• Perform clinical evaluations to determine appropriateness of admission for rehab services.
• Provide information about inpatient rehab and program features to Case Management to share with patients and families.
• Explain participation requirements to patients and families upon admission and offer tours of the rehab unit.
• Secure information related to patient resources and benefits.
• Demonstrate knowledge of rehab admission criteria and advise referral sources on inpatient rehab criteria.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with referral sources.
• Complete face-to-face educational contacts with physicians, case managers, and other professionals; serve as an educational resource to patients, families and caregivers.
• Participate in market analysis, data analysis and development of business plans for the rehab unit; contribute to referral source materials and outreach tools.
• Assist in developing the annual strategic plan for the rehab unit / hospital, including community outreach to raise awareness of services.
• Ensure referral sources receive timely follow-up communications regarding patients and hospital programs.
• Develop a system to ensure calls are handled 24 / 7.

Qualifications

Experience

Education

Licenses and Certifications

About the Organization

St. David's Medical Center, part of St. David's HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with multiple locations. The hospital provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services and holds Magnet designation for nursing practice and quality care. HCA Healthcare has been recognized for ethical leadership and charitable care.

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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