Director, Rehabilitation Admissions
Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Centers, Boston, MA, United States
Duration: Full Time
Summary
Responsible for directing the patient admissions function of the facility, including scheduling, registration, eligibility, benefit verification, pre-authorization, financial counseling/patient financial education, and pre-service/point of service collections. Develops policies and procedures that support organizational goals and objects for the patient admissions function.
Essential Functions
Responsible for hospital admissions organizational strategies and establishing admissions objectives in line with organization goals.
Directs patient admissions and access operations, staffing, policies and procedures.
Determines and implements admissions best-practices, develops and revises admission and discharge processes
Oversees admissions trend analysis; preparation of critical measurements; implementation of production, productivity, quality, and patient-service goals; leads system improvements.
Develops, implements, and maintains revenue-generating strategies related to admissions and patient capacity.
Enhances hospital patient care delivery system by fostering admissions function communication between admissions and clinical staff.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? No
Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or
Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN - State License]
Physical Therapist [State License]
Registered Nurse [RN - State License]
Experience
admissions experience 5-7 years required
admissions leadership experience 5-7 years required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of industry policies and practices.
Ability to motivate and develop others.
Ability to communicate tactfully, both verbally and in writing, with program leadership, patients, families, managers, coworkers to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
Proficient with Microsoft products and comfortable learning new technologies.
Ability to assimilate and analyze large amount of data/information within a data set.
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or
Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Licensed Practical Nurse [LPN - State License]
Physical Therapist [State License]
Registered Nurse [RN - State License]
Experience
admissions experience 5-7 years required
admissions leadership experience 5-7 years required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of industry policies and practices.
Ability to motivate and develop others.
Ability to communicate tactfully, both verbally and in writing, with program leadership, patients, families, managers, coworkers to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
Proficient with Microsoft products and comfortable learning new technologies.
Ability to assimilate and analyze large amount of data/information within a data set.
Physical Requirements
Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.