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Admissions Coordinator- Inpatient Rehab

UNC Health, Kinston, North Carolina, United States, 28504

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Summary

Responsible for overseeing the referral and admission process for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center in conjunction with unit leadership and the Medical Director

Responsibilities

Completes the pre-admission assessment of candidates referred by acute care case managers, therapists, physicians, or external referral sources Assessments include a review of the medical record, family interviews, and consultation with unit leadership and the rehabilitation physician to determine appropriateness of admission Determines patient/family overall goal for rehabilitation, establishes a preliminary discharge plan and determines available insurance benefits for inpatient rehabilitation Makes recommendations for inpatient rehabilitation or other appropriate post-acute care settings and communicates recommendations to referral sources in a timely manner Ensures appropriate pre-admission documentation is complete Facilitates daily communication with unit leadership and the rehabilitation physician to discuss potential admissions to the unit and any barriers that might exist including medical, clinical, financial, or social barriers Ensures accurate collection of referral, denial, and admission’s data Seeks pre-authorization from insurance companies and communicates availability of rehab benefits to prospective admissions Works with financial counselors to assist our uninsured with potential access to the rehab level of care Ensures accurate collection of data related to the insurance authorization process Works with referral sources, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency/effectiveness of the admission’s process, improve overall communication, and improve patient outcomes Provides ongoing education to referral sources and staff related to admission criteria and regulatory changes that affect the rehab level of care Performs other duties as assigned

Other Information

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, PT, OT, ST, or another related field is required.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: North Carolina license required. CPR certification required

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Ip Rehab Facility

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes Seniority level

Seniority level Entry level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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