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If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lourdes Health System – 1600 Haddon Ave

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

24

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Job Summary:

The Rehabilitation Admissions Liaison is the clinician responsible for promoting positive public relations between Virtua Lourdes Regional Rehabilitation Center and other health care agencies as well as acting as a liaison between health care team members, prospective Rehabilitation candidates, health care facilities, and insurance companies.

Position Responsibilities

Evaluates potential patients for admission to acute rehabilitation- performs a thorough chart review to identify appropriateness for admission. Speaks to patient, families, discharge planners, physicians and therapists as necessary to obtain a detailed evaluation of the patient. Identifies any potential clinical issues they may be pertinent to the rehab stay. Anticipates the patient’s expected length of stay and any potential barriers for the patient to return to the community. Ensure completeness of the preadmission assessment as required by Medicare regulations

Facilitates admission process to the acute rehabilitation unit. Communicates with rehab physicians to ensure they have an accurate assessment of the patient, to make an admission decision. Coordinates with insurance verification to ensure coverage. Assists discharge planners in obtaining insurance authorizations. Coordinates with the nursing unit to ensure clinical capabilities and any necessary equipment.

Ensures that the preadmission screen is signed by the admitting physiatrist as per CMS regulations

Identifies opportunities to increase referrals/admissions to acute rehabilitation. Provides educational in-services to discharge planners and attends various community and professional events to increase awareness of the acute rehabilitation services.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience: 2-4 years related experience preferred

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred

Training / Certification / Licensure: Current driver’s license; License within a professional clinical discipline (RN, PT, OT, SLP, LSW)

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