Admission Screener

Job Description

Job Description

Part Time : Admissions Screener – Monday through Friday | 3 : 00pm-7 : 00pm

Location : Hybrid

$27.00 / hour to $34.00 / hour depending on experience and clinical licensure

Company :

Taconic Health Care Facilities (Living Legends Health)

Overview :

Taconic Rehabilitation and Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Part Time Admissions Screener to serve as the frontline liaison between hospital discharge planners, referral sources, and our long-term care and sub-acute rehabilitation facilities. This is a hybrid-based role Monday-Friday from 3 : 00PM to 7 : 00PM screening patients for appropriate placement into our skilled nursing communities across the Hudson Valley Community.

Key Responsibilities :

Serve as the point of contact for hospital discharge planners, social workers, and case managers.

Review medical records and patient information to determine appropriate placement within our facilities.

Conduct medical, clinical, and social assessments for prospective admissions.

Communicate with McGuire Group admissions coordinators, nursing leadership, and insurance authorization teams to facilitate timely transitions.

Coordinate patient transfers and transportation logistics when needed.

Maintain accurate documentation of referrals, screenings, and outcomes in tracking systems.

Build and maintain positive relationships with hospital staff and internal facility teams.

Requirements :

Healthcare background required; experience in admissions, case management, nursing, social work, discharge planning, or related roles strongly preferred.

Knowledge of long-term care and sub-acute rehab placement criteria.

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Familiarity with EMR systems and referral portals (e.g., Epic, PCC a plus.)

Must be able to travel between hospital and facility sites as needed.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a respected healthcare network with multiple 5-star facilities .

Collaborate with a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient transitions from hospital to post-acute care.