Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist
Company: Lifepoint Rehabilitation
Location: Paramount
Posted on: April 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
Lifepoint Rehabilitation operates an 18-bed Inpatient Acute
Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) within our LTAC - Kindred Hospital
Paramount in Paramount, CA. This ARU features 18-private rooms,
providing quality and safety while offering the continuum of care
in one location as our patients progress from Long Term Acute Care
into Rehab. -
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient
rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based
rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy
settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation
hospitals across the country. We provide high quality,
patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of
function from an injury or illness. Our goal is to help our
patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of
independence they hope to achieve.
-Success within a company doesn't just happen. It requires
committed teams of talented people who understand and embrace an
organization's goals and work together at the highest level to
achieve them. Join our team of interdisciplinary doctors, nurses,
therapists and other experts today! - -
The range for this position will be $37.00 - $48.00 per hour. We
would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this
pay range, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay
outside of this range.
Summary: -
As a -Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist, you will:
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Be responsible for development and implementation of educational
and community relations activities which will support awareness and
utilization of the rehabilitation program's services. Demonstrate
accountability for and contribution to program development, quality
improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a
flexible team fashion. - Demonstrate knowledge as Acute
Rehabilitation content expert.
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Essential Functions:
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- - - - - - - Ability to review patient medical charts and
understand pharmaceuticals, test results, therapy evaluations,
pre-existing conditions, and have a general medical knowledge of
the patient.
- - - - - - - Ability to clearly and professionally interact with
patients, families, and healthcare providers while gathering
additional clinical information and past history.
- - - - - - - Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify
patients for potential admission into the system.
- - - - - - - Complete detailed Pre-Admission Screens, as
applicable, according to facility policies and procedures, KHRS
policies and procedures, and payer requirements, as applicable.
- - - - - - - Target area research including analysis of like
programs and alternative levels of care.
- - - - - - - Schedule meetings; arrange conferences and group
events for medical professionals including potential and existing
referral sources, doctors, nurses, social workers and other health
care professional.
- - - - - - - Provide patient updates to physicians, payers, case
managers, social workers and other relevant persons.
- - - - - - - Maintain solid working relationships with new and
existing referral sources by providing excellent after-sales
service.
- - - - - - - Participate in direct contact with patients and
patient representatives as required for clinical services, for
educational services as requested by patients, or for quality
assurance.
- - - - - - - Develop educational and community relations plans in
consultation with Program Director, Medical Director, and host
hospital CEO.
- - - - - - - Maintain effective communication and listening skills
with patients, families, healthcare providers, employers, clients
and team members.
- - - - - - - Complete monthly operations summary report.
- - - - - - - Prepare reports and weekly plans within CRM tool as
well asterritory analysis and submitting t hem to management.
- - - - - - - Consult with corporate Chief Medical Officer,
Clinical Consultants, and Denials Management Department.
- - - - - - - Participate in team meetings along with Medical
Director, Program Director, Nurse Manager, Therapy Coordinator, and
others, as applicable.
- - - - - - - Function as a resource for and provide team members
with in-service/cross-training on acute rehabilitation criteria,
diagnostic case mix management, coding, etc., as applicable.
- - - - - - - Contribute to development of improved efficiency and
productivity of program clinical/administrative functions.
- - - - - - - Participate in continuing education/professional
development activities.
- - - - - - - Regularly attend industy events, training, company
meetings, briefings, and educational workshops.
- - - - - - - Participate in Clinical Program Development as
identified through market demand.
- - - - - - - Educate specific specialized physicians on quality,
programs, accreditations, and regulations on inpatient acute
rehabilitation, as applicable.
- - - - - - - Participate in program quality management activities.
- Collect quality review data. - Participate in survey preparation
activities. - Interact with assigned program consultant. -
Participate in unit safety activities.
- - - - - - - Ability to analyze market data to indentify
opportunities within the acute rehabilitation program.
- - - - - - - Ability to research and analyze competitors market
success.
- - - - - - - Contribute to the delivery of cost effective
care.
- - - - - - - Other duties as assigned.
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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- - - - - - - Strong interpersonal skills.
- - - - - - - Proficient with technology
- - - - - - - Communicate and demonstrate a professional
image/attitude for patients, families, clients, co-workers and
others, demonstrting great customer service and listening
skills.
- - - - - - - Adhere to policies and practices of applicable
professional organizations, client hospital and KHRS.
- - - - - - - Ability to travel in the community to meet
clients/customers.
- - - - - - - Ability to communicate well utilizing a multitude of
different media.
- - - - - - - Approximate percent of time required to travel: -
80%
- - - - - - - At a minimum, should be a graduate of a four year
college program with a bachelor's degree in a health related,
business or marketing area of concentration, nursing or therapy
preferred
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- Qualifications
Licenses/Certification:
- - - - - - - Applicable and current clinical license to practice
in accordance with the state
- - - - - - - Valid driver's license and own reliable
transportation required
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- -Experience:
- - - - - - - A track record of successful experience in a health
care setting, strong interpersonal skills, and experience working
with physicians, nursing management, discharge planners, case
managers, and social workers
- - - - - - - Clinical experience is required
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We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package
that includes an invaluable orientation program, medical, dental,
vision, 401(k), paid time off, and much more while working with a
healthcare leader!
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- - - - - - - Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided
to meet the needs of full employees and their families.
- - - - - - - Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
- - - - - - - 6 paid holidays for full time employees
- - - - - - - Tuition reimbursement, continuing education
opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible
employees
- - - - - - - 401(k) retirement plan
- - - - - - - Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
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Keywords: Lifepoint Rehabilitation, La Mirada , Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist, Other , Paramount, California
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