Rehab Admission Liaison — PRN Weekend Coverage

careers-bayfronthealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is seeking a Rehabilitation Admission Liaison to support inpatient rehab admissions and coordinate transitions from referring facilities and home settings. The role emphasizes clinical assessment, timely physician coordination, and patient education.

The position focuses on weekend coverage, staffing consistency, and back-up coverage for PTO/vacations. Requires Florida licensure in PT/OT/SLP and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an Accredited School of Physical or Occupational Therapy or Master’s degree from an Accredited School of Speech Language Pathology.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience within specific required degree.
• Maintains current license as a Physical, Occupational or Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Florida.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Early identification of potential patients through effective communication with hospital care management team, physicians, other referring facilities, and through clinical rounds as assigned.
• Coordinates the transition from the referring facility or home to the rehabilitation setting.
• Thorough on-site or telephonic clinical assessment of patients, including chart review and interaction with physicians, nurses, and therapists directly involved in the candidate’s care.
• Establishes appropriate contacts with attending physicians/consultants, care management team, and other involved healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure timely admissions.
• Works as the liaison case manager with the internal and external care management team to provide a cost-effective plan for each patient.
• Provides patient and family with education regarding Patient Rights, benefits of program(s), and expectations of participation, and arranges tour of program(s) as needed.
• Obtains insurance authorization
• Verifies level of care and intensity of services.
• Maintains regular attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and CMS regulations.
• Keeps supervisor informed of progress/problems.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is seeking a Rehabilitation Admission Liaison to support inpatient rehab admissions and coordinate transitions from referring facilities and home settings. The role emphasizes clinical assessment, timely physician coordination, and patient education.

The position focuses on weekend coverage, staffing consistency, and back-up coverage for PTO/vacations. Requires Florida licensure in PT/OT/SLP and 2+ years of relevant experience.