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Overview By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better. A member of Catholic Health, Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award. Job Details Responsibilities include: Communicates with Medical Director and Admissions Coordinator regarding potential candidates for inpatient rehab unit. Communicates with RN manager and Director of Therapeutic Services regarding any special needs of accepted patients to ensure that they can be appropriately accommodated. Communicates with rehab Care Management team regarding any discharge disposition concerns. Completes pre admission screen in a timely manner. Maintains communication with referring facilities including facility visits. Participates in vendor fairs at referring facilities. Assists with marketing initiatives to grow rehab program. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, social work, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Language Pathology; minimum Bachelor degree NYS license in Social Work, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology Five years of clinical experience in the acute rehabilitation setting; excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills, a strong sense of professionalism and ethics, strong presentation skills Salary Range USD $44.00 - USD $57.94 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.