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Screens/evaluates referrals for admission to determine eligibility. Secures physician approval for admission. Verifies insurance coverage information. Maintains optimum unit census through coordination of admissions and discharges.

Job Duties

• Receives calls from referral sources and initiates referral process to begin intake.
• Reviews patient medical record for test results, therapy evaluations, pre-existing conditions, pre-morbid level of functioning, and potential discharge plan post rehab stay.
• Verifies patient's insurance and follows through with the insurance plan benefits, and if pre-authorization is required, will complete the process and document within authorization/certification section of the medical record.
• Ensures all regulatory requirements for admission are met prior to approving the patient for admission to facility.
• Maintains bed management of patients in order to place patient in most appropriate environment.
• Collaborates with case management staff and/or physicians regarding anticipated discharge from facilities.
• Provides facility staff with current, accurate information on new referrals prior to their transfer to unit.
• Identifies quality issues and participates in quality management activities.

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor's in Physical Therapy or
• Master’s Degree Occupational Therapy or
• Master’s Degree Speech Therapy
• 2 years Recent experience in an inpatient rehabilitation facility or
• 1 year Admission/liaison Experience and
• 1 year Acute or long term care setting
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of inpatient rehabilitation admission criteria.
• Strong clinical data analytic skills measuring process and outcomes in healthcare.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• PT - Licensed Physical Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• OT - Licensed Occupational Therapist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• SLP - Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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