Clinical Liaison

Conifer Health Solutions•Goodyear, AZ

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is accountable to the Program Director of the inpatient rehabilitation program. The main job duties are to respond to, and carry out, pre-admission screenings for patients referred to the rehabilitation program, assist in entering referral and admission data into a database, compile monthly and quarterly trend reports and analyzes the data with recommendations for improvement or continued success, provide education regarding inpatient rehabilitation to a variety of stakeholders, and has the overall responsibility of evaluating and consulting with PM&R physician in determining if patients meet criteria for admission to Acute Inpatient Rehab.

Requirements

Ability to comprehensively review a medical record for inpatient rehabilitation medical necessity.
Routinely demonstrates good organizational skills.
Is results-oriented and independently goal-directed.
Able to multi-task.
Able to communicate well with many diverse audiences - professional and non-professional.
Able to meet established timeframes.
Demonstrates good customer service skills.
Able to work independently.
Able to pass the FIM competency and pre-admissions screening competency examinations.
Has experience with computers and other electronic data entry devices.
Must have valid driver’s license.
Must be able and willing to travel via own personal vehicle for in town in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area at least 50% of time.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with clinical expertise and strong interpersonal skills having been demonstrated.
Graduate from an accredited nursing program as an RN or has other clinical licensure as a PT, OT or SLP.
Registered Nurse Licensure or Clinical licensure required applicable to the provision of inpatient rehabilitation services.

Nice To Haves

Experience in rehabilitation setting preferred.
Previous demonstrated experience and success working in a self-directed capacity.
Prior Supervisor experience desired.
Bachelor's Degree.
For RN's: CRRN or eligible for CRRN certification exam (requires a minimum of 2 years experience in an acute inpatient rehab facility.
FIM credentialed or certified.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the assessment of patients referred for inpatient rehabilitation services; makes recommendations for alternate levels of care within the continuum to referral sources if the patient is not a candidate for admission.
Assessments may be internal or external and may require travel to hospitals, physician offices, patient residence or emergency rooms.
Enter all required referral and admission data into the provided computer evaluation tool and database.
Coordinate the gathering of pertinent patient information on referred patients from various sources, including the medical record, onsite and telephonic interviews, and through other electronic media.
Consult with the Admissions Coordinator to enable referral to advance through admissions process.
Communicate quickly and effectively with all referral sources at every stage of the referral process as a means to achieve referral source satisfaction and to advocate for patients by providing a prompt decision regarding admission.
Initiate the flow of patient information to the Program Director and Medical Director for review and decisionmaking.
Initiate the admission of patients by fully completing all necessary forms and insurance pre-certifications.
Seek out pre-certifications when appropriate to patient needs.
Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.