Sub-Acute Admissions Coordinator

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Liaison for the Inpatient Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing units to coordinate admissions, evaluate referrals, determine eligibility, obtain insurance authorization, and serve as a resource to patients, families, physicians, and referral sources. This role supports service excellence in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of clinical experience in inpatient rehabilitation or care coordination;

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in inpatient rehabilitation, care coordination, or related healthcare setting.
• Clinical licensure or certification required; Louisiana RN license preferred.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation services, skilled nursing admissions, and payer guidelines.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for admission appropriateness and eligibility.
• Review medical records and conduct patient evaluations.
• Coordinate insurance verification and authorization processes.
• Educate patients, families, and referral sources regarding available services.
• Develop pre-admission plans of care.
• Maintain referral tracking and admission statistics.
• Build and maintain relationships with physicians, case managers, and community partners.
• Participate in outreach, marketing, and business development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Louisiana RN license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Liaison - Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing

• Baton Rouge General** is seeking a Clinical Liaison to coordinate admissions for the Inpatient Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing units. This position evaluates referrals, determines admission eligibility, obtains insurance authorization, and serves as a resource to patients, families, physicians, and referral sources.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients for admission appropriateness and eligibility.
• Review medical records and conduct patient evaluations.
• Coordinate insurance verification and authorization processes.
• Educate patients, families, and referral sources regarding available services.
• Develop pre-admission plans of care.
• Maintain referral tracking and admission statistics.
• Build and maintain relationships with physicians, case managers, and community partners.
• Participate in outreach, marketing, and business development activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in inpatient rehabilitation, care coordination, case management, or related healthcare setting.
• Clinical licensure or certification required; **Louisiana RN license preferred.**
• Knowledge of rehabilitation services, skilled nursing admissions, and payer guidelines.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Join Baton Rouge General and help connect patients with the right level of care while supporting exceptional outcomes and service excellence.