Department: Lynn Rehabilitation Center, Rehab Admissions
Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136
Shift details: Full-Time, Days
Why Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center:
Ranked as one of the nation's best hospitals for rehabilitation care by U.S. News & World Report, the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation center is a 100-bed, private-room facility that offers an exemplary patient care experience for those dealing with the most challenging injuries. It encompasses comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services both for adult and pediatric patients with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. See more about this facility following this link: https://rehabilitation.jacksonhealth.org/location/christine-e-lynn-rehabilitation-center/
Position Summary:
Rehab Liaison is a highly viable professional member of the Health care team who has 7 day a week accountability for developing Acute Rehab census as defined through targeted goals of the business plan.
Responsible for developing referral relationships internally and externally with an emphasis on face to face contacts.
Liaison will assist and manage the coordination of referral to admission conversion process and represent JMH rehab in community related activities. The Liaison must have a good understanding of Rehabilitation and associated CMS and CARF regulatory requirements.
Position reports to the Director of Rehab admissions at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Must be able to function in fast paced environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills to screen potential Rehab candidates using regulatory and Medicare guideline.
Meticulous medical record review of physician notes; diagnosis, labs, radiological results; consults surgical, physical/functional, mental, legal, psychosocial, environmental, family support, spiritual, cultural and financial status.
Provides coverage for weekends on a rotating basis. Rehab certifications within 1 year, CRRN if eligible.
Presents cases in daily huddle, coordinates Rehab admission process with Jackson Rehab admission team.
Maintains admission productivity goals. Attends ID rounds in assigned areas daily and Interfaces with patients / families to answer questions and facilitate transfer as needed.
Recognizes barriers to admission, responds appropriately and follows up on admission variables to resolve issue.
Demonstrates positive referrer satisfaction and account retention by establishing effective physician relationships for referral success. Knowledge of insurance, managed care principles and practices.
Discuss cases and provide justification with provider and insurance companies.
Assists in compiling and inputs statistical information necessary, participates in Rehab Business leadership meetings and performance improvement team activities, maintaining 100% regulatory compliance with preadmission screen signatures.
Provides in- services, education programs and professional presentation for referral sources, community groups and other organizations regarding Jackson Rehab services, programs and outcomes.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
Qualifications
Experience:
3 to 5 years of related experience required

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in related field is Required

License Certification:
Licensed as specialized clinician is Required : RN, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist.
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