Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist

HCA Healthcare•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist coordinates between internal and external referral sources and acute inpatient rehabilitation operations. The role builds relationships with case managers, physicians, payors, and other referral sources, and works with hospital Case Management and the Rehab Medical Director to identify appropriate patients and support a responsive referral and admission process. This is an onsite position requiring a strong presence in the hospitals; it is located at Medical City Fort Worth. The specialist reviews patient information and communicates with care-team members to identify patients who may benefit from acute inpatient rehabilitation. They conduct clinical screenings and on-site or off-site evaluations, document evidence of admission-criteria compliance on the Pre-Admissions Screening form, and provide information to the Rehab Medical Director for admission decisions. Screening updates are completed within 48 hours before admission, and admission decisions are communicated to referral sources within two hours. The role also provides information and education to referral sources, patients, families, and caregivers; supports patient and family tours and communicates program expectations; obtains information about patient resources and benefits; and maintains timely follow-up with referral sources. Additional duties include contributing to market and data analysis, business and strategic planning, community outreach, referral materials, and systems for handling calls and communications around the clock. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Active license in one of the following: Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner, State Registered Respiratory Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Registered Nurse.
At least two years of clinical experience in an inpatient setting.
Ability to maintain a strong presence within the hospitals; the position is not remote.
Clinical ability to assess patient information and determine whether a patient may be appropriate for inpatient rehabilitation.
Good communication and relationship-building skills with families and hospital staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a clinical liaison coordinating admissions for inpatient rehabilitation.
Clinical experience in the care and management of inpatient rehabilitation patients.

Responsibilities

Coordinate referrals and admissions between referral sources and acute inpatient rehabilitation operations.
Build and maintain relationships with case managers, physicians, payors, and other referral sources.
Identify potential rehabilitation patients through patient-information review and communication with care-team members; review patients daily as appropriate.
Coordinate intake and pre-admission screening after the patient has selected an HCA rehabilitation program.
Document evidence of compliance with rehabilitation admission criteria on the Pre-Admissions Screening form and update it within 48 hours before admission.
Provide screening information to the Rehab Medical Director, respond to requests for additional information, and communicate admission decisions to referral sources within two hours.
Perform on-site and off-site patient reviews and clinical evaluations to support Case Management and the Rehab Medical Director in determining rehabilitation suitability.
Provide information about inpatient rehabilitation and program features to Case Management, patients, and families, as appropriate.
Communicate participation expectations and requirements to patients upon admission and offer or coordinate tours of the rehabilitation unit.
Obtain information about patients’ resources and benefits.
Advise referral sources on inpatient rehabilitation criteria and provide education to physicians, case managers, interdisciplinary team members, and other professionals.
Serve as an educational resource to patients, families, and caregivers.
Participate in market analysis, data analysis, and development and implementation of rehabilitation-unit business plans.
Contribute to referral-source materials, including brochures, flyers, referrals, information kits, and outreach tools.
Manage time and prioritize commitments to referral sources; develop a call plan.
Assist with the annual strategic plan for the rehabilitation unit or hospital, including community outreach and awareness of available services.
Ensure timely follow-up communications with referral sources about patients and hospital programs.
Develop backup coverage and a system to ensure calls are handled 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.