Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist PRN

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Description IntroductionAre you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist PRN opening with St. David's Rehab today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.BenefitsSt. David's Rehab, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
  We are seeking a(an) Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist PRN for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!Job Summary and QualificationsAs a Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist (Rehab Liaison), you will act as a coordinator between internal and external referral sources, and acute inpatient rehab operations. You will be responsible for establishing relationships with case managers, physicians, payors, and other referrals sources. You will ensure appropriate patient placement through clinical screenings and assessments in collaboration with both hospital Case Management and the Rehab Medical Director. You will work closely with hospital Case Management to ensure a responsive and smooth flowing referral and admission process for the inpatient acute rehab program
  • You will utilize appropriate patient information sources as well as direct communications with other members of the patient's care team to identify those patients who may need acute inpatient rehabilitation services prior to returning home
  • You will assist and coordinate the in-take and pre-admission screening process
  • You will perform on-site and off-site review of patients in designated facilities to assist Case Management in identifying patients that could clinically benefit from rehab services and the appropriateness of patients for admission
  • You will provide information related to inpatient rehab and program features to Case Management to share with patients and family members
  • You will communicate to patients expectations and requirements for participation upon admission to the rehab program
  • You will demonstrate clinical knowledge of rehab admission criteria, leading to appropriate identification of qualified rehab patientsJob QualificationsExperience
    • Minimum 2 years recent clinical care experience(adult experience required)
    • Experience as a clinical liaison coordinating admissions for inpatient rehabilitation - preferred
    • Ability to navigate a medical record for determination of medical necessity for an Inpatient Rehab Facility (IRF) admission - preferredEducation
      • Graduate of an accredited school in clinical specialtyLicenses and Certifications
        • Licensed Professional in a clinical health care specialty (i.e. Registered Nurse (RN), Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech Therapist (SLP)). If hired prior to 5/1/2020, health care specialty can be Licensed Clinical Social Worker
        • Current State Licensure in clinical practice area or eligible for State License transfer
        • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as per St. David's HealthCare policy - preferred
        • If Registered Nurse, Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) - preferred and/or achieved within 2 years of accepting positionThis role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).St. David's Medical Center is a full-service hospital located in central Austin, Texas. This 300+ bed facility features a 24-hour emergency department, the region's largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and the internationally-renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St. David's Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The full scope of services provided at St. David's Medical Center includes cancer care, heart and vascular care, imaging services, joint replacement and orthopedics, women's services, complex surgical services, and a Bariatric Surgery Center. The facility is home to a 60+ bed rehabilitation hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient comprehensive care.
          
          St. David's Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David's HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits - St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.
          
          HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Across HCA Healthcare's more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
          Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
          Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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