Clinical Liaison

Abrazo Health; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Career development

Education opportunities

401(k) plan

Health savings account

Job summary

Abrazo West Campus seeks an experienced healthcare professional for the Inpatient Rehabilitation program. You will respond to pre-admission screenings, assist with data entry, and generate monthly trend reports in collaboration with the PM&R team.

The role reports to the Program Director and requires a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in rehabilitation, RN or equivalent licensure, and travel as needed within Phoenix metro area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience with rehabilitation preferred.
• RN or equivalent licensure required for inpatient rehabilitation.
• Must be able to travel within the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients referred for inpatient rehabilitation; make recommendations for levels of care.
• Coordinate gathering of patient information from medical records and interviews.
• Communicate with referral sources to facilitate admissions and ensure satisfaction.
• Initiate information flow to Program Director and Medical Director for review.
• Complete forms and initiate insurance pre-certifications; travel as needed.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Medical records review

Inpatient rehab

FIM competency

Data entry

Travel willingness

Multitasking

Education

RN or clinical licensure

Bachelor's degree in nursing or allied field

Tools

Electronic Data Entry

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Abrazo West Campus hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Abrazo West Campus, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position is accountable to the Program Director of the inpatient rehabilitation program. The main job duties are: 1.) to respond to, and carry out, pre-admission screenings for patients referred to the rehabilitation program, 2.) to assist in entering referral and admission data into a database, 3) compile monthly and quarterly trend reports and analyzes the data with recommendations for improvement or continued success and to provide education regarding inpatient rehabilitation to a variety of stakeholders, 5) has the overall responsibility of evaluating and consulting with PM&R physician in determining if patients meet criteria for admission to Acute Inpatient Rehab

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment of patients referred for inpatient rehabilitation services; makes recommendations for alternate levels of care within the continuum to referral sources if the patient is not a candidate for admission . These assessments wll be internal or external and may require travel to hospitals, physician offices, patient residence or emergency rooms. Will enter all required referral and admission data into the provided computer evaluation tool and database
• Coordinates the gathering of pertinent patient information on referred patients from various sources, including the medical record, onsite and telephonic interviews, and through other electronic media . Consults with the Admissions Coordinator to enable referral to advance through admissions process.
• Communicates quickly and effectively with all referral sources at every stage of the referral process as a means to achieve referral source satisfaction and to advocate for patients by providing a prompt decision regarding admission .
• Initiates the flow of patient information to the Program Director and Medical Director for review and decisionmaking.
• Initiates the admission of patients by fully completing all necessary forms and insurance pre-certifications. Seeks out pre-certifications when appropriate to patient needs.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Special Skills: Ability to comprehensively review a medical record for inpatient rehabilitation medical necessity; routinely demonstrates good organizational skills; is results-oriented and independently goal-directed; is able to multi-task and able to communicate well with many diverse audiences—professional and non-professional; is able to meet established timeframes; demonstrates good customer service skills; is able to work independently; is able to pass the FIM competency and pre-admissions screening competency examinations; has experience with computers and other electronic data entry devices; must have valid driver’s license. Travel with own vehicle required, eligible for mileage reimbursement with appropriate tracking submitted. Must be able and willing to travel via own personal vehicle for in town in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area at least 50% of time. Travel reimbursement provided
• Minimum Requirements
  • Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with clinical expertise and strong interpersonal skills having been demonstrated; experience in rehabilitation setting preferred.
  • Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program as an RN or has other clinical licensure as a PT, OT or SLP
  • Certifications: Registered Nurse Licensure or Clinical licensure required applicable to the provision of inpatient rehabilitation services; PT, OT, SLP
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience: Previous demonstrated experience and success working in a self-directed capacity. Prior Supervisor experience desired.
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree
  • Certifications: For RN's: CRRN or eligible for CRRN certification exam (requires a minimum of 2 years experience in an acute inpatient rehab facility. FIM credentialed or certified

Organization Description

Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.

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