Admissions Coordinator- Inpatient Rehab

Description

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Summary:

Responsible for overseeing the referral and admission process for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center in conjunction with unit leadership and the Medical Director

Responsibilities:

• Completes the pre-admission assessment of candidates referred by acute care case managers, therapists, physicians, or external referral sources

• Assessments include a review of the medical record, family interviews, and consultation with unit leadership and the rehabilitation physician to determine appropriateness of admission

• Determines patient/family overall goal for rehabilitation, establishes a preliminary discharge plan and determines available insurance benefits for inpatient rehabilitation

• Makes recommendations for inpatient rehabilitation or other appropriate post-acute care settings and communicates recommendations to referral sources in a timely manner

• Ensures appropriate pre-admission documentation is complete

• Facilitates daily communication with unit leadership and the rehabilitation physician to discuss potential admissions to the unit and any barriers that might exist including medical, clinical, financial, or social barriers

• Ensures accurate collection of referral, denial, and admission’s data

• Seeks pre-authorization from insurance companies and communicates availability of rehab benefits to prospective admissions

• Works with financial counselors to assist our uninsured with potential access to the rehab level of care

• Ensures accurate collection of data related to the insurance authorization process

• Works with referral sources, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency/effectiveness of the admission’s process, improve overall communication, and improve patient outcomes

• Provides ongoing education to referral sources and staff related to admission criteria and regulatory changes that affect the rehab level of care

• Performs other duties as assigned

Other information:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, PT, OT, ST, or another related field is required.

• LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: North Carolina license required. CPR certification required. Must be an evaluating licensed therapist or RN.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Ip Rehab Facility

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.