Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20Rehab Admission Liaison
Location:Main Campus La Crosse WI
Department:Inpatient Rehabilitation
Schedule:0.5 FTE salaried position MondayFriday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (flexible)
No weekends holidays or on-call obligations
About the Role
We are seeking a Rehab Admission Liaisonto join our inpatient rehabilitation team. This role is critical in ensuring smooth patient transitions and compliance with regulatory requirements. You will act as the primary liaison between referral sources clinicians and families supporting admission coordination and prospective payment system (PPS) responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate intake and pre-admission screening ensuring timely and accurate patient placement.
Maintain expertise in rehab admission criteria CMS regulations IRF-PAI scoring and outcome measures.
Perform clinical evaluations to determine appropriateness for inpatient rehab.
Serve as a consultant on rehabilitation potential therapy progress and discharge planning.
Partner with external case managers for precertification and payer communication.
Educate patients families and referral sources on inpatient rehab criteria.
Complete PPS reimbursement work and related documentation in EPIC.
Collaborate with clinicians during daily consult huddles and maintain strong communication across teams.
Qualifications
Required:
Associate degree in a health-related field.
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in an acute or post-acute care setting.
Current licensure as RN PT or OTin the state(s) of practice.
Current InfantAdult Basic Life Support certification (AHA or Red Cross).
Preferred:
Bachelors degree or higher in Nursing or related field.
1 year of inpatient rehabilitation experience.
Skills & Competencies
Strong clinical background and understanding of rehab criteria.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with clinicians and external partners.
High level of professionalism and customer service orientation.
Why Join Us
Flexible weekday schedule with no weekends or holidays.
Opportunity to work closely with a dedicated rehab team.
Make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and care coordination.
Supportive environment with growth potential in rehabilitation services.
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