Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist - Full-time / Part-time

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Dallas Central
Setting: Inpatient Acute Rehab
FTE: Full-Time
City/State: Dallas ,TX               
                                                                           
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 team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Benefits
•    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 and continuing education opportunities 
•    401(k) retirement plan
•    Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What you will do in this role: 

• 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, Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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
• Complete monthly operations summary report
• Prepare reports and weekly plans within CRM tool as well territory analysis and submitting them 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
• 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
• Ability to analyze market data to identify 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

• 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
• Applicable and current clinical license to practice in accordance with the state
• Clinical experience is required
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transportation required
• Strong interpersonal skills
• 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
• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, co-workers and others, demonstrating great customer service and listening skills
• Ability to travel in the community to meet clients/customers (Approximate percent of time required to travel:  80%)

Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization. We are fully dedicated to our partners and delivering on the promise made to patients.