Rehab Cinical Liason AdventHealth Tampa

Location Address: 3100 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, Florida 33613

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Tampa

• Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.
• Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery
• Building a brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower which will ensure state of the art medical and surgical car for generations to come
• Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Rehab Liaison is a multi-faceted position.  It includes evaluating and coordinating outside and assist with in house referrals to the rehabilitation unit, as well as implementing and following up on marketing activities to physicians, case managers, social workers, and other referral sources.  The liaison is responsible for increasing the rehabilitation unit’s current volume by building and maintaining relationships with existing and potential referral sources.  The Liaison may be asked to inform referral sources of other services and programs provided by the hospital.  Performs other duties as assigned.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates appointments/ luncheons to physicians and office staff, hospital case managers/social workers/discharge planners.
• Assists in implementing community events involving referral sources.
• Works with insurers and managed care companies to educate about Rehab services and capabilities.
• Provides information to patient and family and significant other regarding rehab process.
• Promotes a positive relationship with referral sources (i.e. physicians, case manager and the community).
• Networks with families and patients to explain rehab services and reimbursement.
• Tours families through facilities.
• Coordinates outside admission referrals and follow-up with referral sources to ensure proper communication throughout the admission process.
• Increases referrals from existing sources and new referral sources by educating about programs/services.
• Calls on referral sources each week.
• Sponsors/hosts on-site functions with referral sources to attract business.
• Identifies and reports competitive services to the team.
• Prepares statistical reports and tracks information for management regarding referring physicians, hospitals, and diagnosis of patient, reasons for denials, total referrals.
• Reviews medical records, recommends appropriate rehab setting based on medical necessity, patient needs, physical capability, cognition, age level and rehab potential.
• Composes marketing brochures and collaterals, including case studies to share with referral sources.
• Communicates recommendations to Rehab physicians, social services, and nursing staff and provides completed assessment upon admission to unit.