Admissions Coordinator- Inpatient Rehab

About the role

Responsible for overseeing the referral and admission process for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center in conjunction with unit leadership and the Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• Completes the pre-admission assessment of candidates referred by acute care case managers, therapists, physicians, or external referral sources, including 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 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 barriers.
• Ensures accurate collection of referral, denial, and admission’s data.
• Seeks pre-authorization from insurance companies and communicates availability of rehab benefits to prospective admissions.
• Works with financial counselors to assist uninsured patients with potential access to the rehab level of care.
• Ensures accurate collection of data related to the insurance authorization process.
• Works with referral sources, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the admission’s process, improve overall communication, and improve patient outcomes.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; licensed clinician in nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, or occupational therapy.
• Experience: Two years Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility/Unit experience.
• Licensure/Registration/Certification: BLS is required.