Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist

Lifepoint Health•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist will be responsible for development and implementation of educational and community relations activities which will support awareness and utilization of the rehabilitation program's services. The incumbent will also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible team fashion. This incumbent will demonstrate knowledge as Acute Rehabilitation content expert. Ability to review patient medical charts and understand pharmaceuticals, test results, therapy evaluations, pre-existing conditions, and have a general medical knowledge of the patient. Ability to clearly and professionally interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers while gathering additional clinical information and past history. Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify patients for potential admission into the system. Complete detailed Pre-Admission Screens, as applicable, according to facility policies and procedures, KHRS policies and procedures, and payer requirements, as applicable. Target area research including analysis of like programs and alternative levels of care. Schedule meetings; arrange conferences and group events for medical professionals including potential and existing referral sources, doctors, nurses, social workers and other health care professional. Provide patient updates to physicians, payers, case managers, social workers and other relevant persons. Maintain solid working relationships with new and existing referral sources by providing excellent after-sales service. Participate in direct contact with patients and patient representatives as required for clinical services, for educational services as requested by patients, or for quality assurance. Develop educational and community relations plans in consultation with Program Director, Medical Director, and host hospital CEO. Maintain effective communication and listening skills with patients, families, healthcare providers, employers, clients and team members.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
Applicable and current clinical license to practice in accordance with the state
A track record of successful experience in a health care setting
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience working with physicians, nursing management, discharge planners, case managers, and social workers
Clinical experience is required

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of educational and community relations activities to support awareness and utilization of rehabilitation program services.
Program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement.
Review patient medical charts, understand pharmaceuticals, test results, therapy evaluations, pre-existing conditions, and possess general medical knowledge.
Interact professionally with patients, families, and healthcare providers to gather clinical information and past history.
Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify potential admissions.
Complete detailed Pre-Admission Screens according to policies and procedures.
Conduct target area research, including analysis of like programs and alternative levels of care.
Schedule meetings and arrange conferences/events for medical professionals and referral sources.
Provide patient updates to physicians, payers, case managers, social workers, and other relevant persons.
Maintain working relationships with referral sources by providing excellent after-sales service.
Participate in direct contact with patients and patient representatives for clinical or educational services, or for quality assurance.
Develop educational and community relations plans in consultation with Program Director, Medical Director, and host hospital CEO.
Maintain effective communication and listening skills with patients, families, healthcare providers, employers, clients, and team members.