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HCA Healthcare Clinical Rehab Specialist in Panama City, Florida
Description
Introduction
Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) Clinical Rehab Specialist and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.
Benefits
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Clinical Rehab Specialist opening and continue to learn!
Position Summary:
This position acts as a inpatient rehabilitation expert between internal and external referral sources, and inpatient rehabilitation operations. The Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for establishing relationships with case managers, physicians, payors, and other referral sources. The Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist will ensure appropriate patient placement through clinical assessments and screening in collaboration with the Rehab Medical Director.
The Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist is the primary responsible party focused on moving appropriate candidates into inpatient rehabilitation at the appropriate time.
Position Responsibilities:
Assist and coordinates the in-take and pre-admission screening process. Accurately documents evidence of rehab admission criteria on Pre-Screen evaluation in a timely and legible manner. Pre-screen updates are to be completed within 48 hours of admission. Admission decisions are communicated to referral source within 2 hours from time of referral receipt. For an HCA facility this is after receipt of an orfer from the attending physician requesting evaluation and after the patient has been offered a choice of providers by Case Management staff.
Perform on-site and off-site clinical evaluation to assist Rehab Medical Director in determining appropriateness of patient for admission.
Provides information related to inpatient rehab and program features to patient and family members.
Communicates to patients the expectations and requirements for participation upon admission to the rehab program. Offers each patient and family a tour of the rehab unit; coordinating tour if unable to provide personally.
Secures information relating to patients resources and healthcare insurance benefits.
Demonstrates clinical knowledge of rehab admission criteria, leading to appropriate indentification of qualified rehab patients.
Advises referral sources on inpatient rehab criteria.
Functions as primary contact for case management and referring physicians. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the same referral sources.
Completes face-to-face, in-service educational contacts with physicians, case managers, other interdisciplinary members and other professionals. Serves as an educational resource to patients, family members and caregivers.
Participates in market analysis, data analysis and development and implementation of business plans for the Rehab Unit. Contributes to the development and maintenance of referral source information such as brochures, flyers, referrals and information kit and other outreach tools.
Proficient in time management. Prioritizes meeting commitments to referral sources. Develops a call-plan to prioritize utilization of time.
Assists in developing the annual strategic plan for the Rehab Unit/Hospital, to include visible community outreach programming and raising community awareness of services available.
Ensures referral sources receive appropriate and timely follow-up communications regarding their patients and hospital programs.
Develops back up system to handle calls when he/she is unavailable.
Participates in a system that ensures calls are appropriately handled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Other duties as assigned.
Professional Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills within the facility and with the public.
Adheres to dress code. Appearance is neat, clean and professional.
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful conditions.
Participates in weekend rotation schedule to ensure continuous access by referral sources to rehab services, such as referral, evaluation and admission to program; 7 days a week.
Consistently completes all assignments in a timely manner. Is thorough and appropriately detailed.
Complies with all regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and Joint Commission regulations.
Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled. Able to provide personal transportation to multiple referral sites throughout referral catchment area(s).
Wears identification while on duty.
Attends departmental in-services and completes annual competencies/education requirements.
Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Complies with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, infection control and emergency management.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the Unit.
Position Requirements:
Minimum requirements:
Licensed Professional in a clinical health care specialty (i.e. RN, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Therapist).
Current state licensure in clinical practice area or eligible for state license transfer.
Graduate of an accredited school in clinical specialty.
Minimum 2 years recent clinical care experience.
Professional appearance.
Effective verbal, written and persuasive communication skills.
Computer and keyboarding skills (25 wpm minimum).
Ability to work with others to ensure quality patient care.
Organization and time management skills.
Strong problem solving skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Continuous focus on excellence in work environment.
Preferred requirements:
BCLS certification (AHA)
Pass facility credentialing for Functional Independence Measurement (FIM) within 90 days upon hire, then maintains current certification.
If RN, CRRN preferred and / or achieved within 2 years of accepting position.
Clinical experience in the care and management of the Inpatient Rehabilitation patient.
Experience as a clinical liaison coordinating admissions for inpatient rehabilitation preferred.
Persistent and persuasive when faced with challenging circumstances.
Ability to analyze data related to referral opportunities.
Skilled strategy planning and goal setting.
Ability to build strong relationships with referral sources while being engaging, accountable and responsive.
Self-directed with problem solving capability.
Ability to navigate a medical record for determination of medical necessity for an IRF admission.
Ability to analyze clinical data looking at diagnosis and comorbidities that will demonstrate the patients’ complete medical picture.
Experienced in speaking in medical terminology with physicians, case managers, therapists about disease states, comorbidities, and patient care.
Physical Requirements/Hazards Lifting :
Activity
None
Some
(< 33%)
Frequent
(34% to 66%)
Very Frequent
(67% or greater)
Work Position Percentage:
Lifting 0-50 lbs
X
Sitting 20%
Carrying 0-50 lbs
X
Walking 50%
Pushing 0-250 lbs
X
Standing 30%
Pulling 0-250 lbs
Office Equipment Used:
Stooping, Kneeling
X
Crawl
X
Computers, fax, phone, call
Climb
X
system
Balance
X
Physical Requirements
Hazards
X
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
X
Use of latex gloves
X
Perform shift work
X
Exposures to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
X
Maneuver weight of patients
X
Exposure to extreme conditions, hot/cold
X
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder
X
Exposure to dust/fumes
X
Walk 4 hours per day (12 hour shift)
X
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
X
Reach above shoulder
X
Exposure to potential electrical shock
X
Repetitive arm/hand movements
X
Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy
X
Finger dexterity
X
Exposure to high pitched noises
X
Color vision
X
Exposure to communicable diseases
X
Acuity – Far
X
Blood Born Pathogen
X
Acuity – Near
X
Gaseous Risk Exposure
X
Depth perception
X
Use of a fitted respirator
X
On call
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital. For 40 years, we have served Bay County and the surrounding communities. We are an accredited facility offering comprehensive care. This includes advanced cardiac assessment and treatment. We offer certified women's services. Our hospital has dedicated spaces for adult and pediatric emergency services. We are certified in Advanced Primary Stroke Care. Our hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We are the area's only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. Other services that we offer include orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services. We are home to the only Pediatric ER in the community. We have the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region. Together, we continue to raise the bar in healthcare.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Rehab Specialist opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.