Clinical Liaison (CL) PRN

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.

How you'll contribute 

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.

What we offer:

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.for full time employees
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance for full time employees, loan assistance for full time employees 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:

Education:
· 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.

Licenses/Certification:
· Applicable and current clinical license to practice in accordance with the state
· Valid driver's license and own reliable transportation required.

Experience:
· 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.

Essential Functions:
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· Develop educational and community relations plans in consultation with Program Director, Medical Director, and host hospital CEO.
· Maintain effective communication and listening skills with patients, families, healthcare providers, employers, clients and team members.
· Prepare reports and weekly plans within CRM tool as well as territory analysis and submitting t hem to management.
· Educate specific specialized physicians on quality, programs, accreditations, and regulations on inpatient acute rehabilitation, as applicable.
· Participate in program quality management activities. Collect quality review data. Participate in survey preparation activities. Interact with the assigned program consultant. Participate in unit safety activities.
· Ability to analyze market data to identify opportunities within the acute rehabilitation program.
· Other duties as assigned.
· Approximate percent of time required to travel: 80%

About us
Kindred Hospital Paramount ARU is an 18-beds facility located in Paramount, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.