Neuromuscular Rehab Admissions Coordinator

PeaceHealth Corporation; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA seeks an Admissions Coordinator - Neuromuscular Skeletal Administration for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. Salary range $53.38–$80.08 per hour.

Hiring rate depends on education, training, experience, and applicable agreements. The role identifies rehab candidates, pre-screens referrals, and prepares patients for admission to the Rehabilitation Unit, including patient consultations and coordination with families and referral

Qualifications

• Rehabilitation background and/or previous case management experience.
• Knowledge of insurance industry (third party payers and state/federal financial assistance programs).
• Marketing/sales experience or background; experience with computers and data analysis is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions, discharges and transfers; ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Assess referrals to determine admission criteria.
• Collaborate with physicians, referral sources, and staff to monitor issues and establish admission timing.
• Coordinate admission process with patients, families, referring facilities, physicians and Rehabilitation Unit staff.
• Document medical necessity and obtain authorization for treatment re: acute inpatient rehabilitation.
• Perform utilization review activities and lead Team Conferences as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical assessment

Rehabilitation benefits

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA seeks an Admissions Coordinator - Neuromuscular Skeletal Administration for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. Salary range $53.38–$80.08 per hour.

Hiring rate depends on education, training, experience, and applicable agreements. The role identifies rehab candidates, pre-screens referrals, and prepares patients for admission to the Rehabilitation Unit, including patient consultations and coordination with families and referral