The Clinical Liaison acts as a coordinator between internal and external referral sources, and the acute inpatient rehabilitation operations. The Clinical Liaison is responsible for establishing relationships with case coordinators, physicians, payors, and other referral sources. The Clinical Liaison will ensure appropriate patient placement through clinical screenings and assessments in collaboration with both hospital Case Coordination and the Inpatient Rehabilitation Medical Director. The Clinical Liaison works closely with hospital Case Coordinators and the acute inpatient rehabilitation admissions team to ensure a responsive and smooth flowing referral and admission process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Clinical liaisons are highly competent clinical staff who understand the business side of health care.
• Utilizes appropriate patient information sources as well as direct communications with all members of the patient’s care team to identify those patients who may need acute inpatient rehabilitation services prior to returning home. Reviews these patients daily to ensure timely transitions to inpatient rehabilitation as appropriate.
  
• Assists and coordinates the intake and pre-admission screening process; accurately and timely documents evidence of the patient meeting the established acute rehabilitation admission criteria on the Pre-Admissions Screening form.. Provides timely information to the Acute Rehabilitation Medical Director and responds to any questions or requests for additional information necessary for appropriate decision-making.
• Performs on-site and off-site clinical evaluations to assist the Acute Rehabilitation Medical Director in determining appropriateness for admission.
  
• Provides written materials designed for the Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit to Case Coordinators to share with patients and family members. May meet face to face with patients and families once accepted into the program and transition is planned.
• Communicates to patients and families the expectations and requirements for participation, in an acute inpatient rehabilitation program; offers the patient’s family a tour of the unit and assists in coordinating the tour as needed.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Current clinician preferred (RN, LVN, OT, PT, ST, or SW)
• Current driver’s license

Oklahoma City Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift