Inpatient Rehabilitation Admission Liaison

ThedaCare

  • Neenah, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Why ThedaCare?Living A Life Inspired!Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare., with a whole-person approach to wellness –
  • Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
  • Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
Summary : The Inpatient Rehabilitation Admission Liaison serves as a rehabilitation consultant for both internal and external referral sources, assisting in identifying patients with rehabilitation potential. This is achieved through comprehensive assessments, therapy progress evaluations, and medical reviews. Collaborates with healthcare providers to support appropriate discharge planning ensuring patients receive the necessary level of rehabilitation care.Job Description:Key Accountabilities
  • Screening and Assessments: Performs on-site clinical evaluations gathering patients’ medical history, current condition, and therapy progress to determine rehab eligibility
  • Collaboration: Works closely with physicians, therapists, nursing and case managers to ensure appropriate discharge planning of patients
  • Education and Advocacy: Serves as a resource for internal and external referral sources, patients and/or their support system by educating them on rehab benefits and criteria.
  • Coordination: Facilitates smooth transitions between different care settings (hospital, subacute, inpatient rehab, etc.)
  • Community Outreach: Builds relationships with hospitals, subacute settings, and other healthcare settings and providers to foster referrals
  • Clinical Expertise: Maintains clinical expertise in rehab admission criteria, per CMS, that supports compliance with the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) and supports completion of other CMS required documents
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
  • Current Wisconsin RN License
  • BLS Certification
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in Acute Care Hospital setting or Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Preferred: Experience with Neurological population, hospital admissions, marketing or sales. EMR Navigation (Epic)
Physical Demands
  • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance
  • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
Work Environment
  • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
  • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
  • Occasional high noise level in work environment.
  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.
  • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.
  • Use of computers throughout work day
  • Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrist and fingers
  • Operation of a motorized vehicle with a valid driver’s license for travel between ThedaCare hospitals.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Scheduled FTE: 1Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,WisconsinOvertime Exempt: No

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