Admissions Coordinator- Inpatient Rehab

Description

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Summary:
Responsible for overseeing the referral and admission process for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center in conjunction with unit leadership and the Medical Director

Responsibilities:
*Completes the pre-admission assessment of candidates referred by acute care case managers, therapists, physicians, or external referral sources
*Assessments include a review of the medical record, family interviews, and consultation with unit leadership and the rehabilitation physician to determine appropriateness of admission
*Determines patient/family overall goal for rehabilitation, establishes a preliminary discharge plan and determines available insurance benefits for inpatient rehabilitation
*Makes recommendations for inpatient rehabilitation or other appropriate post-acute care settings and communicates recommendations to referral sources in a timely manner
*Ensures appropriate pre-admission documentation is complete
*Facilitates daily communication with unit leadership and the rehabilitation physician to discuss potential admissions to the unit and any barriers that might exist including medical, clinical, financial, or social barriers
*Ensures accurate collection of referral, denial, and admission's data
*Seeks pre-authorization from insurance companies and communicates availability of rehab benefits to prospective admissions
*Works with financial counselors to assist our uninsured with potential access to the rehab level of care
*Ensures accurate collection of data related to the insurance authorization process
*Works with referral sources, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency/effectiveness of the admission's process, improve overall communication, and improve patient outcomes
*Provides ongoing education to referral sources and staff related to admission criteria and regulatory changes that affect the rehab level of care
*Performs other duties as assigned

Other information:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree; licensed clinician in nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, or occupational therapy.

• Two years Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility/Unit experience

• BLS is required

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Ip Rehab Facility

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.