Rehabilitation Utilization Specialist & Benefits Liaison

RHI Rehab; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is nationally ranked among the Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation by U.S. News and World Report for 2025-2026 and the Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana for the third year in a row.

The Utilization Reviewer contributes to assessment and planning by performing a thorough review of the total resources available to patient pre and post-discharge from rehabilitation care.

Qualifications

• Greater than two (2) years of UR experience with a strong clinical background and competence with a rehabilitation population.
• Bachelor's degree in related field with 3-5 years' experience.
• LPN or RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses all of patient's payer sources for rehabilitation course, determines resources available for patient, and ensures maximal use of available health coverage resources for each patient.
• Completes pre-certification and prior authorization timely for admission and or services.
• Documents all insurance information appropriately on forms and in computer system as applicable.
• Functions as liaison with payer representatives to manage the rehabilitation process in keeping with the patient's financial resources, including verification of benefits for this and future settings.
• Completes retro authorizations as applicable and ensures follow through relative to authorizations for all services through the complete revenue cycle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

UR experience

Clinical background

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

LPN or RN experience preferred

Job description

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is nationally ranked among the Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation by U.S. News and World Report for 2025-2026 and the Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana for the third year in a row.

The Utilization Reviewer contributes to assessment and planning by performing a thorough review of the total resources available to patient pre and post-discharge from rehabilitation care.