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Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary:
Responsible for overseeing the referral and admission process for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center in conjunction with unit leadership and the Medical Director Responsibilities:
*Completes the pre-admission assessment of candidates referred by acute care case managers, therapists, physicians, or external referral sources
*Assessments include a review of the medical record, family interviews, and consultation with unit leadership and the rehabilitation physician to determine appropriateness of admission
*Determines patient/family overall goal for rehabilitation, establishes a preliminary discharge plan and determines available insurance benefits for inpatient rehabilitation
*Makes recommendations for inpatient rehabilitation or other appropriate post-acute care settings and communicates recommendations to referral sources in a timely manner
*Ensures appropriate pre-admission documentation is complete
*Facilitates daily communication with unit leadership and the rehabilitation physician to discuss potential admissions to the unit and any barriers that might exist including medical, clinical, financial, or social barriers
*Ensures accurate collection of referral, denial, and admission's data
*Seeks pre-authorization from insurance companies and communicates availability of rehab benefits to prospective admissions
*Works with financial counselors to assist our uninsured with potential access to the rehab level of care
*Ensures accurate collection of data related to the insurance authorization process
*Works with referral sources, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency/effectiveness of the admission's process, improve overall communication, and improve patient outcomes
*Provides ongoing education to referral sources and staff related to admission criteria and regulatory changes that affect the rehab level of care
*Performs other duties as assigned Other information:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in nursing, PT, OT, ST, or another related field is required.
* LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: North Carolina license required. CPR certification required
Job Details
Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Ip Rehab Facility Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: LENOIR MEM Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
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UNC Health Care
Aug 23, 2025