Admissions Coordinator (RNPTOTST) Inpatient Rehab PRN

Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation

Job Location:

High Point, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 35 - 53

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department:

37499 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Inpatient Rehabilitation Program

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

PRN - Serves as back-up to full-time teammate.
8 hour day shift

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.25

The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the referral and admission process for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center in conjunction with unit leadership and the Medical Director.

Job Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Nursing Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy or Speech Therapy with applicable state license
CPR certification
MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) certification (can be obtained after hire)
Five years clinical experience in a hospital or rehabilitation setting preferred
Prior case management experience preferred
Knowledge of Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities regulatory requirements preferred

Key Responsibilities:

Completes the pre-admission assessment of candidates referred by acute care case managers therapists physicians or external referral sources withing twenty-four hours Monday through Friday and in accordance with Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and CMS guidelines - 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 admissions meeting 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 admissions data through maintenance of an excel data file
Provides for a pre-admission orientation to the unit including the provision of written materials including the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center brochure and written disclosure statement
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 for potential admissions through maintenance of an excel data file
Collaborates with the physician and interdisciplinary team to develop and coordinate the patient plan of care including assisting with the overall goal for the rehab. Stay
Participates in Team Conferences as needed
Keeps payer sources informed of patient progress and provides follow-up information for utilization review and authorization of additional rehab days as needed
Works with referral sources physicians and the interdisciplinary team to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency/effectiveness of the admissions process improve overall communication and improve patient outcomes
Provides accurate thorough and timely information regarding the clinical and financial status of new admissions to the SWCM and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure a seamless transition to the unit
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

Skills & Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Multitasking problem solving and care coordination
Basic knowledge of Excel and the ability to conduct statistical analysis

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation health outcomes consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte North Carolina Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology neurosciences oncology pediatrics and rehabilitation as well as organ transplants burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1000 care locations and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Required Experience:

Department:37499 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Inpatient Rehabilitation ProgramStatus: Part timeBenefits Eligible:NoHours Per Week:0Schedule Details/Additional Information:PRN - Serves as back-up to full-time teammate.8 hour day shiftPay Range$35.50 - $53.25The Admissions Coordinator is respo...