Patient Assessment Coordinator Per Diem

Kindred; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas - Sahara is a 52-bed LTACH offering extended recovery care and 24/7 clinical support. This role conducts patient assessments, educates families, and coordinates admissions with referral sources while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of clinical experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid. College degree in healthcare is preferred; nursing/therapy licenses are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Two years of clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Understanding of Medicare, Medicaid and LTACH payer plans.
• Licensed healthcare professional preferred (RN/LPN/RT/PT/OT/Social Worker).

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments per company standards.
• Educate patients and families on benefits and care plans.
• Assist in hospital tours for families and referral sources.
• Coordinate admissions and pre-admission evaluations (PACE form).
• Collaborate with management, marketing and operations teams.
• Maintain confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Presentations

Microsoft Office suite

Teamwork

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Healthcare-related degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas - Sahara is a 52-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special medical attention, we offer an Outpatient Wound Care Clinic. We are conveniently located a short distance from shops and restaurants, and are less than 3 miles west of I-15.

Job Summary

Conducts patient assessments in accordance with company standards for appropriate patients for potential admission into the system. Maintains positive relationships with referral sources, sales teams, admission, managed care, clinical and operational teams. Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefits information of patients for possible admission into our ScionHealth Specialty Hospitals. Collects, organizes, evaluates, and communicates pertinent clinical information with effective verbal and written skills. Strong customer service skills and commitment to service excellence. Possesses strong attention to detail and commitment to following all processes set forth. Operates with a sense of urgency to produce quick results. Maintains all patient information in a manner that ensures confidentiality and meets all regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Conduct patient assessment in accordance with company standards.
• Work closely with patients and their family members to educate them on the benefits of Kindred Hospital.
• Assist in conducting tours of the hospital with families and referral sources as needed
• Facilitates the timely admission of patients from the referral sources: Identifies medical record information needed from referring facility; Completes the Pre-Admission Clinical Evaluation (PACE) form to assist in evaluating appropriateness of admission; Facilitates and coordinates physician-to-physician communication as necessary; Identifies specific patient needs for equipment, supplies and consult services
• Meets with management staff, participates in marketing meetings and serves on various
• Internal committees as assigned.
• Maintains a state-of-the-art knowledge of areas of responsibility and develops and follows a program of continuing education.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Maintains all information in a manner that ensures confidentiality and meets all regulatory requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to collect, organize, evaluate and communicate pertinent clinical information with effective verbal and written skills.
• Strong customer service skills and commitment to service excellence.
• Computer skills that include Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Clinical Background with ability to conduct Patient Assessments.
• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in crisis situations.
• Knowledge of healthcare marketing and plan development.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: Varies by Region
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Pay range

$30.00 - 38.05/Hr

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness

Qualifications

Education

• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• Degree in healthcare related field preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Healthcare professional licensure preferred.
• Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker license

Experience

• Two (2) years clinical patient care/treatment experience in healthcare field preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers as related to LTACH benefits