Clinical Rehab Specialist PRN

HCA Florida Capital Hospital; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Education assistance

Free counseling services

Paid time off

Fertility benefits

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Florida is seeking a Clinical Rehab Specialist for a PRN role. This position ensures effective patient placement through clinical screenings and assessments, while establishing relationships with referral sources. Candidates must be licensed professionals in a clinical health care specialty and have acute rehab experience. The role offers comprehensive benefits and supports continued learning.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional in a clinical health care specialty (RN, PT, OT, or ST).
• Current FL licensure or FL approved compact license.
• Minimum 2 years recent ACUTE Rehab clinical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist and coordinate in-take and pre-admission screening process.
• Communicates patients’ expectations and requirements for participation.
• Develops back up system to handle calls when unavailable.
• Complete on-site and off-site clinical evaluations for admission suitability.
• Develop relationships with physicians, payers and other referrals.

Skills

Rehabilitation knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Clinical screening

Education

Licensed Professional in a clinical health care specialty

Graduate of an accredited school in clinical specialty

OT license (FL)

SLP license (FL)

Job description

Clinical Rehab Specialist PRN – HCA Florida Capital Hospital

We are looking for a Clinical Rehab Specialist for a PRN role. This position acts as a liaison between internal and external referral sources, and acute inpatient rehab operations. The Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for establishing relationships with case managers, physicians, payers, and other referral sources. The Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist will ensure appropriate patient placement through clinical screenings and assessments in collaboration with both hospital Case Management and the Rehab Medical Director.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist and coordinate in‑take and pre‑admission screening process. Accurately documents evidence of rehab admission criteria on Pre‑Screen evaluation in a timely and legible manner. Pre‑screen updates are completed within 48 hours of admission. Admission decisions are communicated to referral source within 2 hours.
• Provides information related to inpatient rehab and program features to patient and family members.
• Communicates patients’ expectations and requirements for participation upon admission to the rehab program. Offers each patient and family a tour of the rehab unit; coordinating tour if unable to provide personally.
• Secures information relating to patients resources and benefits.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge of rehab admission criteria, leading to appropriate identification of qualified rehab patients.
• Advises referral sources on inpatient rehab criteria.
• Functions as primary contact for external and internal case management and referring physician. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all referral sources.
• Completes face‑to‑face, in‑service educational contacts with physicians, case managers, other interdisciplinary members and other professionals. Serves as educational resource to patients, family members and caregivers.
• Participates in market analysis, data analysis and development and implementation of marketing and business plans for the Rehab Unit. Contributes to the development and maintenance of referral source information such as brochures, flyers, referrals and information kit and other outreach and marketing tools.
• Proficient in time management. Prioritizes meeting commitments to referral sources. Develops a call‑plan to prioritize utilization of time.
• Assists in developing the annual strategic plan for the Rehab Unit/Hospital, to include visible community outreach program and raise community awareness of services available.
• Ensures referral sources receive appropriate and timely follow‑up communications regarding their patients and hospital programs.
• Develops back up system to handle calls when he/she is unavailable.
• Develops system that ensures calls are appropriately handled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Reliable transportation to visit referral locations.
• Assist as needed with PAI transmissions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform on‑site and off‑site clinical evaluation to assist Rehab Medical Director in determining appropriateness of patient for admission.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional in a clinical health care specialty (RN, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Therapist). Current FL licensure or FL approved compact license.
• American Heart Association or Red Cross BLS.
• Current state licensure in clinical practice area or eligible for state license transfer.
• Graduate of an accredited school in clinical specialty.
• Minimum 2 years recent ACUTE Rehab clinical care experience.

HCA Florida Capital Hospital is your one‑stop solution for all your healthcare needs. We are an accredited healthcare facility with over 1,400 skilled employees and 500+ experienced providers. Our 288‑bed, acute‑care hospital provides 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties. Our facilities include a state‑of‑the‑art Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain Center with PCI‑Resuscitation, Family Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Imaging Services, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedic/Spine Center, Physical Therapy Services, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Surgical Services, Surgical Weight Loss Center, Network‑of‑Care Affiliated Physician Practices, and much more. Trust us to give you compassionate care and exceptional service.

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If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Rehab Specialist PRN opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities – apply today!

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