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Admissions Coordinator (RN/PT/OT/ST) - Inpatient Rehab - PRN

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, High Point, NC, United States


IRC Admissions Coordinator – Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Department:

High Point Medical Center - Nursing: Rehabilitation IU

Position type:

Part Time

(PRN day shift)

Pay Range: $34.90 - $52.35 per hour

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, PT, OT, ST, or another related field is required. Five years’ clinical experience in a hospital or rehabilitation setting preferred. Prior case management experience preferred. Knowledge of Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities regulatory requirements preferred.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: applicable state license required. CPR certification required. MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) certification required but can be obtained after hire.

Essential Functions

Completes the pre‑admission assessment of candidates referred by acute care case managers, therapists, physicians, or external referral sources within twenty‑four hours Monday through Friday in accordance with CARF and CMS guidelines – 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 admissions meeting 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 data through maintenance of an Excel data file

Provides pre‑admission orientation to the unit including written materials such as the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center brochure and written disclosure statement

Seeks pre‑authorization from insurance companies and communicates availability of rehab benefits to prospective admissions

Works with financial counselors to assist uninsured clients with potential access to the rehab level of care

Collaborates with the physician and interdisciplinary team to develop and coordinate the patient plan of care

Participates in team conferences as needed

Keeps payer sources informed of patient progress and provides follow‑up information for utilization review and authorization of additional rehab days as needed

Improves the efficiency of the admission process, enhances communication, and improves patient outcomes

Provides accurate, thorough, and timely information regarding the clinical and financial status of new admissions to the team

Provides ongoing education to referral sources and staff regarding admission criteria and regulatory changes that affect the rehab level of care

Performs other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multitask, problem‑solve, and coordinate care

Basic knowledge of Excel and ability to conduct statistical analysis

Work Environment
Clean, well‑lit, comfortable office setting

Physical Requirements
Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, hand dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing; lifting up to 100 lbs. max.

Benefits and Total Rewards
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, career development programs, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and training

Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more based on the role

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and More

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health‑care and dependent‑care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It serves nearly 6 million patients across 69 hospitals and over 1 000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs. Advocacy for equitable care is a foundational principle, and the organization delivers more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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