Hybrid RN Rehab Coordinator - Discharge & Transition Lead

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian and Montefiore Hospitals are seeking a full-time Rehab Coordinator to support our rehabilitation team. The role offers daylight hours with no nights or holidays and a path to hybrid work after orientation.

You will round on units, identify rehab candidates, and coordinate admissions to inpatient rehab locations. The position emphasizes collaboration with PM&R, timely post-acute transitions, and adherence to payer and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• BSN required or UPMC approved rehab certification.
• 4 years of experience in physical rehab, skilled nursing, or acute care.
• Marketing experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work independently, multitask, and problem-solve; knowledge of health insurance policies.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families about UPMC Rehabilitation Institute services and facilities.
• Solicit feedback from rehab and case management leadership for service improvement.
• Review patient records to assess suitability for admission to inpatient rehab or skilled nursing.
• Conduct site assessments and identify rehab candidates for admission to UPMC programs.
• Collaborate with PM&R to obtain documentation supporting inpatient rehab admission.
• Maintain daily logs of referrals and monthly status reports; attend training; ensure compliance with payer/regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preadmission care planning and identify equipment needs for safe transitions.
• Coordinate and communicate patient information to intake while maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.

Skills

Nursing

Discharge planning

Case management

Communication

Education

BSN

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

UPMC Presbyterian and Montefiore Hospitals are seeking a full-time Rehab Coordinator to support our rehabilitation team. The role offers daylight hours with no nights or holidays and a path to hybrid work after orientation.

You will round on units, identify rehab candidates, and coordinate admissions to inpatient rehab locations. The position emphasizes collaboration with PM&R, timely post-acute transitions, and adherence to payer and regulatory requirements.