Rehab Referral Coordinator - Rehab

REHAB REFERRAL COORDINATOR - RN Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau, WI
Full Time – Day shift – No weekends/holidays
(1.0 FTE, 80 hours every pay period)

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

The Rehab/Prospective Payment System (PPS) Referral Coordinator is a professional Registered Nurse who reviews patient referrals to the Rehab Unit, both in‑house and from outside facilities. Coordinates referrals to promote timely admission. Assists with data collection for the QI process. Identifies and assists with Rehab specific education needs.

• Knowledge of patient care standards and practices is normally acquired through completion of a nursing program. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ related experience.
• Possesses an active Wisconsin RN nursing license.
• Working knowledge of IRF PAI and FIM.
• FIM (Functional Improvement Measurement) credentialed. PPS certification desired.
• Current knowledge of Rehab CMS rules and regulations.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with physicians, nursing personnel and team members.

• ✔Day shift only – No weekends, holidays, or on‑call
• ✔Strong work‑life balance
• ✔Full benefits for part‑time and full‑time employees
• ✔PTO starts day one
• ✔Retirement plan with employer match
• ✔Wellness programs for you and your family

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year.

Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world‑class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women’s health, and spine and neurological care.