Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist, PRN

Overview

Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist - Acute Rehabilitation
• Per Diem

Wage scale: $45-$55

Supportive Leadership, Superior Outcomes, Advancement Opportunities

Your Experience Matters
At Kindred Hospital Paramount ARU, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

The Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist will be responsible for development and implementation of educational and community relations activities which will support awareness and utilization of the rehabilitation program s services. The incumbent will also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible team fashion. This incumbent will demonstrate knowledge as Acute Rehabilitation content expert.

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications and requirements:

• 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
• Valid driver s license and own reliable transportation required.

• 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.

• 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 professionals.
• 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…