Inpatient Rehab Admissions Coordinator

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a manager to oversee referrals and admissions for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, collaborating with unit leadership and the Medical Director. The role includes coordinating pre-admission assessments, determining admission appropriateness, and planning discharge and insurance benefits.

Responsibilities span communicating with referral sources, ensuring required documentation, and improving processes with the care team to optimize patient outcomes in a 40-hour onsite

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; licensed clinician in nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, or occupational therapy.
• Two years inpatient rehabilitation facility/unit experience.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the referral and admission process for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center in conjunction with unit leadership and the Medical Director.
• Complete pre-admission assessments for candidates referred by various sources.
• Determine appropriateness of admission and establish preliminary discharge plans and insurance benefits.
• Communicate recommendations to referral sources and ensure pre-admission documentation is complete.
• Facilitate daily communication with leadership and physicians about potential admissions and barriers.
• Coordinate data collection for referrals, denials, and admissions and assist with insurance authorization processes.
• Work with financial counselors to assist uninsured patients with access to rehab care.
• Identify opportunities to improve admission processes, communication, and patient outcomes, and provide staff education on criteria and regulatory changes.

Job description

UNC Health is seeking a manager to oversee referrals and admissions for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, collaborating with unit leadership and the Medical Director. The role includes coordinating pre-admission assessments, determining admission appropriateness, and planning discharge and insurance benefits.

Responsibilities span communicating with referral sources, ensuring required documentation, and improving processes with the care team to optimize patient outcomes in a 40-hour onsite