Rehabilitation Coordinator

ChristianaCare•Wilmington, DE

About The Position

Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation? Life is full of choices—and where you choose to work is one of the most important. ChristianaCare is consistently ranked among the top 100 hospitals in the U.S. and is nationally recognized for clinical excellence. Choose a team that offers meaningful career advancement and the opportunity to make a direct impact on health in our community. We are seeking a Rehabilitation Coordinator to join The Center for Rehabilitation at ChristianaCare. In this role, you will be responsible and accountable for overseeing the Uniform Data System/Preferred Payment System (UDS/PPS) process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to regulatory agencies to support appropriate reimbursement.

Requirements

Master’s or higher degree in Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy; or Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing or social work
Minimum of three (3) years clinical rehabilitation experience and/or insurance rehabilitation experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
Active DE license as an RN, Social Worker, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist required

Nice To Haves

Related work experience in Utilization Management, Case Management, and/or Home Care preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate the pre-admission process for The Center for Rehabilitation.
Document accurately in the electronic medical record and admissions-support platforms to support the admissions workflow.
Prepare and provide summaries of admission and pre-admission documentation for review with the Medical Director.
Serve as a professional liaison between The Center for Rehabilitation and referral sources, including external caregivers and partners.
Provide education to patients and families about the Center’s services, setting expectations for acute rehab to support positive outcomes and an excellent patient experience.
Educate referral sources about the acute rehab admissions process and assist them in identifying appropriate candidates for admission.
Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, payers, employers, providers, vendors, and other healthcare team members.
Serve as an expert resource to the healthcare team, monitoring documentation and ensuring sufficient information is gathered for referral decisions.
Assist with data collection and the implementation of action plans for CMS, JCAHO, AHA quality initiatives, and ChristianaCare performance goals.
Collaborate with hospital performance improvement efforts, providing additional documentation as needed.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility–Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF‑PAI).
Verify the accuracy of information collected in the Uniform Data System.
Review admission documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Audit charts to ensure IRF‑PAI scoring aligns with medical record documentation.
This position will require travel between ChristianaCare and referral locations

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
Generous PTO
Retirement plans with employer contributions
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave
Annual Care.com membership and backup dependent care benefits
Financial coaching and retirement planning services
Fitness and wellness reimbursements
Extensive discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, entertainment, and more
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/