Admissions Coordinator- Inpatient Rehab

Job DescriptionDescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Responsible for overseeing the referral and admission process for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center in conjunction with unit leadership and the Medical DirectorResponsibilities:Completes the pre-admission assessment of candidates referred by acute care case managers, therapists, physicians, or external referral sourcesAssessments include a review of the medical record, family interviews, and consultation with unit leadership and the rehabilitation physician to determine appropriateness of admissionDetermines patient/family overall goal for rehabilitation, establishes a preliminary discharge plan and determines available insurance benefits for inpatient rehabilitationMakes recommendations for inpatient rehabilitation or other appropriate post-acute care settings and communicates recommendations to referral sources in a timely mannerEnsures appropriate pre-admission documentation is completeFacilitates 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 barriersEnsures accurate collection of referral, denial, and admission's dataSeeks pre-authorization from insurance companies and communicates availability of rehab benefits to prospective admissionsWorks with financial counselors to assist our uninsured with potential access to the rehab level of careEnsures accurate collection of data related to the insurance authorization processWorks 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 outcomesProvides ongoing education to referral sources and staff related to admission criteria and regulatory changes that affect the rehab level of carePerforms other duties as assignedOther information:EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in nursing, PT, OT, ST, or another related field is required.* LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: North Carolina license required. CPR certification required. Must be an evaluating licensed therapist or RN.Job DetailsLegal Employer: Lenoir HealthEntity: UNC Lenoir Health CareOrganization Unit: Ip Rehab FacilityWork Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: LENOIR MEMExempt From Overtime: Exempt: YesShare: mail Tweetshare to twitter Share on Facebookshare to facebook Share on LinkedInshare to linkedinApply Now >