Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist (CRS)

Lifepoint Health • Melbourne, FL

11h

About The Position

The Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist (functionally equivalent to the Clinical Liaison) works with Lifepoint Rehabilitation at Kindred Hospital Melbourne. This full-time position involves 80% travel. The specialist builds awareness of rehabilitation services and develops the rehabilitation program’s census by cultivating face-to-face relationships with referral sources across the community. The role also evaluates patients for potential admission, reviews medical information, completes pre-admission screens when applicable, and communicates patient updates to relevant stakeholders.

The specialist works with patients, families, healthcare providers, referral sources, and the program director to support the admission process and meet the strategic goals of the rehabilitation program. Community travel includes visits to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, physician offices, and other referral sources.

Requirements

• Clinical experience is required.
• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college program in a health-related, business, or marketing area of concentration is required; nursing or therapy is preferred.
• Ability to travel in the community to meet clients and customers at hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, physician offices, and other referral sources.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation are required.
• Ability to communicate and demonstrate a professional image and attitude with patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others, with strong customer service and listening skills.

Nice To Haves

• A degree or educational concentration in nursing or therapy.

Responsibilities

• Educate the community about rehabilitation services through face-to-face contacts and develop census.
• Develop business in alignment with the strategic goals of the rehabilitation program.
• Build relationships with referral sources within the territory to increase census.
• Identify barriers to the admission process and develop solutions with assistance from the program director.
• Review patient medical charts and understand test results, therapy evaluations, pre-existing conditions, and relevant general medical information.
• Interact professionally with patients, families, and healthcare providers while gathering clinical information and past history.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify potential candidates for admission to the rehabilitation program.
• Complete detailed pre-admission screens, as applicable, in accordance with facility and Lifepoint policies and procedures and payer requirements.
• Schedule meetings and arrange in-services for medical professionals, including referral sources, doctors, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide patient updates to physicians, payers, case managers, social workers, and other relevant parties.
• Maintain working relationships with new and existing referral sources by providing excellent after-sales service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time