Rehab Admissions Liaison
Core
Coordinates point of entry to post-acute programs by evaluating patients for medical appropriateness and necessity, processing referrals, and completing admission assessments.
Role type
Clinical admissions specialist (post-acute care)
Builds
Post-acute care admissions and patient intake workflows
Domain
Healthcare / Post-acute rehabilitation
Required skills
Clinical reasoning, patient interaction, physician interaction, knowledge of post-acute services, knowledge of third-party payer reimbursement, MS Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Inpatient rehabilitation experience, marketing experience, business development skills
Technologies
MS Word, MS Excel
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients for medical appropriateness and medical necessity for post-acute services; process referrals and verify patient insurance benefits; collaborate with medical directors and physicians on census development and community evaluations; document comprehensive preadmission screenings per Medicare and regulatory requirements; communicate admission determinations to referral sources; participate in case management meetings and discharge planning; assist with tracking admissions and denials for business development trends; educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals on program benefits and admission criteria.