Rehabilitation Clinical Liaison III, Float

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Conducts clinical evaluations, assesses patient referrals, and facilitates admissions through collaboration with other rehabilitation disciplines and physicians. Serves as the primary contact for referrals from physicians, external agencies, hospitals, case management (internal and external), and caregivers, including family members. Fosters and builds referral network by educating resources on the advantages and benefits of Sutter's Acute Rehabilitation Program, executing ongoing marketing activities, and developing working relationships with hospitals, businesses, allied health professions and community-related groups. Helps maintain the inpatient census for Rehabilitation through sustainable relationships with referral sources.

Requirements

Bachelor's OR Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
RN-Registered Nurse of California OR PT-Physical Therapist OR OT-Occupational Therapist OR SP-Licensed Speech Pathologist
5 years of recent relevant experience
In-depth knowledge of acute rehabilitation or similar healthcare service insurance criteria and admission guidelines to determine patient eligibility
Working knowledge of medical terminology and the relationship to the rehabilitation process
Demonstrated familiarity with local/state/federal regulations, insurance guidelines, as well as Sutter Health’s protocols as they apply to acute rehabilitation
Proficient written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to explain medical procedures or sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
Good analytical and project management skills, including the ability to analyze problems, reach practical conclusions, and institute effective changes
General computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and EPIC to create/update patient electronic health records
Work independently as well as be part of an interdisciplinary team, while demonstrating attention to detail and solid organizational skills
Identify and solve complex problems based on the analysis of multiple sources of information while providing new perspectives on existing solutions

Responsibilities

Conducts clinical evaluations
Assesses patient referrals
Facilitates admissions through collaboration with other rehabilitation disciplines and physicians
Serves as the primary contact for referrals from physicians, external agencies, hospitals, case management (internal and external), and caregivers, including family members
Fosters and builds referral network by educating resources on the advantages and benefits of Sutter's Acute Rehabilitation Program
Executes ongoing marketing activities
Develops working relationships with hospitals, businesses, allied health professions and community-related groups
Helps maintain the inpatient census for Rehabilitation through sustainable relationships with referral sources
Ensure the privacy of each patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI)
Evaluate the competition and identify the factors that differentiate them in the market
Build collaborative relationships with patients, their families/care givers, other healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, etc.) and community resources/agencies to coordinate efforts and provide the highest quality of patient care