Rehabilitation Clinical Liaison III, Acute Rehab

Position Overview:

Conducts clinical evaluations, assesses patient referrals, and facilitates admissions through collaboration with other rehabilitation disciplines and physicians. Serves as the primary contact for referrals from physicians, external agencies, hospitals, case management (internal and external), and caregivers, including family members. Fosters and builds referral network by educating resources on the advantages and benefits of Sutter's Acute Rehabilitation Program, executing ongoing marketing activities, and developing working relationships with hospitals, businesses, allied health professions and community-related groups. Helps maintain the inpatient census for Rehabilitation through sustainable relationships with referral sources.

Job Description :

• Completes pre-admission screening, conducts clinical evaluations, and facilitates a prompt admission decision process by applying established criteria, medical therapy, social support and insurance data.
• Ensures patients meet the appropriate admission criteria per government regulations and program guidelines.
• Obtains benefit information at the time of evaluation to forward to Financial Counseling for investigation of coverage.
• Interviews and partners with interdisciplinary team of providers and clinicians to collaboratively combine diverse expertise that delivers quality healthcare to facilitate the rehabilitation of a patient while delivering improved outcomes.
• Collaborates with Finance, Contracting, and Medical Center Admissions to ensure smooth patient admissions.
• Attends all pertinent Rehabilitation meetings to facilitate communications with the Rehabilitation team.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RN-Registered Nurse of California.
• OR PT-Physical Therapist.
• OR OT-Occupational Therapist.
• OR SP-Licensed Speech Pathologist.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• In-depth knowledge of acute rehabilitation or similar healthcare service insurance criteria and admission guidelines to determine patient eligibility.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and the relationship to the rehabilitation process.
• Demonstrated familiarity with local/state/federal regulations, insurance guidelines, as well as Sutter Health’s protocols as they apply to acute rehabilitation.
• Possesses proficient written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to explain medical procedures or sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
• Good analytical and project management skills, including the ability to analyze problems, reach practical conclusions, and institute effective changes.
• General computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and EPIC to create/update patient electronic health records.
• Work independently as well as be part of an interdisciplinary team, while demonstrating attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
• Identify and solve complex problems based on the analysis of multiple sources of information while providing new perspectives on existing solutions.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Evaluate the competition and identify the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Build collaborative relationships with patients, their families/care givers, other healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, etc.) and community resources/agencies to coordinate efforts and provide the highest quality of patient care.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
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Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

0

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $63.11 to $78.88 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.