Rehab Liaison PRN

Tower Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Tower Health in Reading, PA seeks a Rehab Liaison PRN to coordinate admissions and transfers, working with physicians, leadership, and case management to place patients in the most appropriate bed. This role emphasizes efficient admission processes and cross-department communication.

Education requires a Vocational/Technical Degree or equivalent; RN/LPN/PT/PTA/COTA license holders are acceptable. Prior rehab or skilled nursing experience and Epic proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in Acute Rehab or Skilled Nursing preferred.
• Liaison experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions and transfers prioritizing beds based on medical/functional needs.
• Communicate with departments to maximize efficiency and expedite processes.
• Market hospital services when applicable and liaise with current/future clients.
• Provide customer service to physicians, patients, and staff; maintain relationships with hospital staff.

Skills

Change Management

Collaborative Skills

Communication Skills

Detail Oriented

Epic Proficiency

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office Applications

Medical Terminology

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Service Orientation

Strong Team Player

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree

RN/LPN/PT/PTA/COTA license

Tools

Epic

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Rehab Liaison PRN coordinates the placement of all admissions and transfers in accordance with standards and guidelines. This position works in conjunction with physicians, department leadership, and case management to prioritize admissions to the most appropriate bed available. Criteria for admission is based on medical and functional needs as well as unit specific admission criteria. Liaison is responsible for communicating with all departments to maximize efficiency and expedite the admission and transfer processes. If applicable, is responsible for marketing Hospital services and acting as a liaison between Hospital departments and current and/or future clients. Provides customer services to physicians, their patients, office administrators and their staff and Hospital clients including nursing homes and other facilities. Maintains active and satisfactory working relationships with Hospital departments, committees and medical staff. Assists with administrative projects as assigned.

Hours:

• It will be 1-2 days per week, 8-1630, primarily on Wednesdays and Fridays.
• Additional hours possible as schedule permits.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Vocational/Technical Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Vocational/Technical Degree

Experience

• Experience in Acute Rehab or Skilled Nursing is preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Liaison experience preferred but not required.

Certification and Licensure

• RN, LPN, PT, PTA, or COTA license

Required Skills

• Change Management
• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Epic Proficiency
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Financial and Business Acumen
• General Clerical Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Negotiation Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Prepare & Give Presentations
• Problem Solving Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strong Team Player

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.