Clinical Liaison

Clinical Liaison

Goodyear, Arizona Abrazo West Campus

Category Therapy & Rehabilitation Job ID 2603023855

Facility Abrazo Health Status PRN Shift Day

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Overview

Abrazo West Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Abrazo West Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position is accountable to the Program Director of the inpatient rehabilitation program. The main job duties are: 1.) to respond to, and carry

out, pre-admission screenings for patients referred to the rehabilitation program, 2.). to assist in entering referral and admission data into a

database, 3) compile monthly and quarterly trend reports and analyzes the data with recommendations for improvement or continued success and

4) to provide education regarding inpatient rehabilitation to a variety of stakeholders, 5) has the overall responsibility of evaluating and consulting

with PM&R physician in determining if patients meet criteria for admission to Acute Inpatient Rehab

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment of patients referred for inpatient rehabilitation services; makes

recommendations for alternate levels of care within the continuum to referral sources if the patient is not a

candidate for admission . These assessments wll be internal or external and may require travel to hospitals,

physician offices, patient residence or emergency rooms. Will enter all required referral and admission data into

the provided computer evaluation tool and database

• Coordinates the gathering of pertinent patient information on referred patients from various sources, including

the medical record, onsite and telephonic interviews, and through other electronic media . Consults with the

Admissions Coordinator to enable referral to advance through admissions process.

• Communicates quickly and effectively with all referral sources at every stage of the referral process as a means

to achieve referral source satisfaction and to advocate for patients by providing a prompt decision regarding

admission .

• Initiates the flow of patient information to the Program Director and Medical Director for review and decisionmaking.
• Initiates the admission of patients by fully completing all necessary forms and insurance pre-certifications.

Seeks out pre-certifications when appropriate to patient needs.

• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Special Skills
• Ability to comprehensively review a medical record for inpatient rehabilitation medical necessity; routinely demonstrates good

organizational skills; is results-oriented and independently goal-directed; is able to multi-task and able to communicate well with many diverse

audiences - professional and non-professional; is able to meet established timeframes; demonstrates good customer service skills; is able to work

independently; is able to pass the FIM competency and pre-admissions screening competency examinations; has experience with computers and

other electronic data entry devices; must have valid driver's license. Travel with own vehicle required, eligible for mileage reimbursement with

appropriate tracking submitted.

• Must be able and willing to travel via own personal vehicle for in town in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area at least 50%

of time. Travel reimbursement provided

• Minimum Requirements
• Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with clinical expertise and strong interpersonal skills having been

demonstrated; experience in rehabilitation setting preferred.

• Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program as an RN or has other clinical licensure as a PT, OT or SLP
• Certifications: Registered Nurse Licensure or Clinical licensure required applicable to the provision of inpatient

rehabilitation services; PT, OT, SLP

• Preferred Requirements
• Experience: Previous demonstrated experience and success working in a self-directed capacity. Prior Supervisor experience

desired.

• Education: Bachelor''s Degree
• Certifications: For RN''s: CRRN or eligible for CRRN certification exam (requires a minimum of 2 years

experience in an acute inpatient rehab facility. FIM credentialed or certified

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Organization Description

Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.

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