Post-Acute Clinical Coordinator - Inpatient Rehab - Saint Francis Health System : Job Details

The Post-Acute Clinical Coordinator coordinates the point of entry to the post-acute programs which includes evaluating all patients for medical appropriateness and medical necessity. This position interacts with and educates patients, families, case managers, payers, and physicians. Responsible for receiving and processing referrals for post-acute services, verification of benefits for services either directly or by forwarding to intake office and completing thorough admission assessments. This position works closely with medical directors/ physicians on both marketing and census development which includes onsite and community evaluations at other institutions. This position assures that comprehensive preadmission screenings are documented, required documents are obtained, as required by Medicare as well as other regulatory bodies. Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care, Occupational Therapy, or Physical Therapy Assistant program; or has completed the basic prof...Clinical, Patient, Coordinator, Rehab, Rehab, Medical Director, Healthcare