Clinical Rehabilitation Liaison Job at Advocate Health Care (Winston Salem)

Job Description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Inpatient Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Clinical Rehab Liaison to provide coverage for the inpatient rehabilitation department. This position is patient facing, critical for supporting admission to the inpatient rehab unit but assisting with thruput needs for the acute care hospital.

Job Responsibility

Protects self, co-workers and facility by following approved policies and procedures and ensuring adherence to standards set forth by the appropriate licensing board
Ensures timely and effective response and coordination of referrals for post-acute placement
Facilitates and coordinates communication of referral process status and pertinent information to patients and patient families, rehab physicians, financial/screening, nursing staff, and referral sources
Ensures resolution to complex situations
Participates in the development of effective processes and information systems to facilitate effective measurement and execution of process performance
Communicates effectively with other team members, the Inpatient Rehabilitation care team, and referral sources
Completes preadmission screening evaluation, ensuring accuracy and completeness of required documentation, as required by CMS and the Rehab accrediting body (CARF)
Meets with patients and their family members prior to admission to provide information and establish expectations on the rehabilitation process
Ensures current knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements for Inpatient Rehabilitation
Participates in Rehabilitation Committees, Task Forces and daily huddles, as requested
Provides age/developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served
Provides support to other Rehab support personnel, as needed, to ensure compliance with Rehab CMS requirements
Completes insurance authorization process for inpatient rehab admissions
Ensures accurate collection of data related to referrals, admissions and insurance authorizations
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology
Five years' clinical experience in hospital setting with med/surg and/or critical care background
Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT) or Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in the State of applicable state
Applicable state driver's license required

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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