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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Clinical Admissions Facilitator-Full-Time-in SYRACUSE, New York for Sunnyview Rehab Hospital

What you will do:

Sunnyview Rehab Hospital is in need of a Clinical Admissions Facilitator **working in Syracuse, NY** to perform preadmission screenings, which is a detailed and comprehensive clinical assessment of the patient's condition, need for rehabilitation therapy and medical treatment to be provided in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) setting. Incumbent will be working out of their home based in Western, New York and traveling to area hospitals when needed. This position is Monday through Friday business hours with occasional weekend and holiday coverage as needed. This position will work out of St. Joseph's Hospital, Crouse, and Upstate, screening for Sunnyview Rehab Hospital.

Responsibilities:

+ The Clinical Pre-Admission Facilitator is responsible for patient assessment for acute rehabilitation based on established criteria of the acute rehabilitation center and with compliance to CMS regulations.

+ Education of clients, family members, referral sources, and external payers regarding the effective and efficient utilization of program services and available resources.

+ Screening of clients through on site and/or telephonic assessment and record review in collaboration with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, case managers and other interdisciplinary team members involved in the client's care. If the client is unable to participate in an interview, family members or significant others may also be interviewed to obtain accurate information as to pre-morbid functional status, personal interests, cultural considerations, and discharge plans affecting the rehabilitation admission.

+ Determination of medical stability, readiness for program participation, and those services recommended are appropriate, reasonable and necessary. This is done in collaboration with the physical medicine and rehabilitation physician or other licensed treating physician with specialized training and experience in rehabilitation.

+ Facilitation of benefit eligibility and precertification by payers prior to the rehabilitation admission.

+ Coordination of a smooth transition from the referring facility or site to the rehabilitation setting

+ Performs on-site and/or record review, including telephone preadmission screening and clinical assessment

What you will need:

Must have Active Licensure as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, or Physical Therapist

A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience; experience in the rehabilitation of chronically or catastrophically ill or injured individuals

Demonstrated expertise in analysis, decision making, time management, oral and written communication, and computer use

Excellent assessment skills and knowledge of insurance and managed care principles and practices

Ability to function independently

The position requires a moderate amount of physical work - individual must be able to maneuver throughout halls, stairways, and patient rooms. Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills

Ability to utilize multiple Electronic Medical Record Platforms

_Pay Range: $35.80-$47.00 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location_

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran