IRC Admissions Coordinator

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

PRN day shift

Pay Range

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Nursing, PT, OT, ST, or another related field is required. Five years' clinical experience in a hospital or rehabilitation setting preferred. Prior case management experience preferred. Knowledge of Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities regulatory requirements preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: applicable state license required. CPR certification required. MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) certification required but can be obtained after hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 admission's 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 admission's 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:

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must have the ability to multitask, problem solve, and coordinate care.

Must have basic knowledge of Excel and the ability to conduct statistical analysis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Clean, well-lit, comfortable office setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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Activity

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Standing

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Walking

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Sitting

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Bending

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Reaching with arms

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Finger and hand dexterity

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Talking

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Hearing

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Seeing

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Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:

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20 lbs. maximum

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50 lbs. maximum

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100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

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 teammate's 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, and Short- 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 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 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.