Clinical Liaison - Rehab - Days

University Hospitals•Concord Township, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as a clinical liaison between the UH acute rehab facility, UH acute care hospitals and out-of-System acute care hospitals. The Clinical Liaison facilitates the identification and assessment of appropriate patients for admission to the acute rehab setting in order to provide the best recovery setting for the patient and to promote growth for the Acute Rehab unit. This position constantly interacts with Providers, Nurses, Care Transitions teams, Therapists, and patients and families in a warm, positive, friendly and professional manner.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, physical, occupational therapy assistant programs (Required)
3+ years clinical nursing or therapy experience (acute care) or acute rehab setting (Required)
Sound clinical knowledge base (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and commercial payer regulations (Required proficiency)
Computer competency (Required proficiency)
Multi-tasks and prioritizes work (Required proficiency)
Works autonomously (Required proficiency)
Communicates effectively with persons of various backgrounds (oral and written) (Required proficiency)
Maintain clinical competency regarding health care delivery/regulatory requirements. (Required proficiency)
Teaching skills (Required proficiency)
Maintains a calm, professional demeanor when dealing with internal and external contacts (Required proficiency)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the State of Ohio (Required Upon Hire) or Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) In the State of Ohio (Required Upon Hire)
Driver's License (Valid) (Required Upon Hire)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
1+ years of experience in case management/discharge planning in an acute care setting (Preferred)
knowledge of Medicare and other payer regulations (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Serves as a clinical liaison between the acute care hospitals and Acute Rehabilitation.
Facilitates the identification and assessment of appropriate patients for admission to the acute rehab setting.
Communicates daily with clinical staff and patients at various UH acute care hospital units.
Communicates face-to-face with all potential patients and families and clearly articulates the benefits of the acute rehab setting.
Facilitates family tours of acute rehab facility to help with transfer decision prior to admission.
Reviews patients medical records including therapy assessments, diagnoses and test results to determine appropriateness of admission to acute rehab.
Identifies patient insurance information for rehab Admissions Coordinator approval and verification purposes.
Works closely with Care Transitions teams and Acute Rehab Admissions Coordinator to recommend and facilitate transfer to acute rehab in a timely manner, pending insurance (or other) approval of admission.
Functions as a resource and educates referring providers, therapists and nurses on admission criteria, regulations, and benefits of acute rehab for certain patient diagnoses.
Initiates and maintains positive relationships with Providers, nurses, therapists and patients.
Works with UH Marketing Department to promote public awareness of the acute rehab unit and helps create updated brochures, flyers and/or videos as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.