Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist

Lifepoint Health • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist will be responsible for the development and implementation of educational and community relations activities that 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 an Acute Rehabilitation content expert. The role requires the ability to review patient medical charts, understand pharmaceuticals, test results, therapy evaluations, pre-existing conditions, and possess general medical knowledge of the patient. The specialist must be able to clearly and professionally interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers to gather additional clinical information and past history. Key responsibilities include conducting thorough patient assessments to identify potential admissions, completing detailed Pre-Admission Screens according to facility and payer policies, conducting target area research including analysis of like programs and alternative levels of care, scheduling meetings and conferences for medical professionals and referral sources, providing patient updates to physicians, payers, case managers, social workers, and other relevant persons, maintaining strong relationships with referral sources through excellent service, and participating in direct contact with patients and patient representatives for clinical or educational services. The specialist will also develop educational and community relations plans in consultation with the Program Director, Medical Director, and host hospital CEO, and maintain effective communication and listening skills with all stakeholders.

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.
• Accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement.
• Demonstrate knowledge as an Acute Rehabilitation content expert.
• Review patient medical charts and understand pharmaceuticals, test results, therapy evaluations, pre-existing conditions, and possess general medical knowledge.
• Clearly and professionally interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers to gather 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.
• 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 professionals.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level