• Job Description

  Req#: 544311

  Facility Name: Kindred Hospital St Petersburg
  Setting: Inpatient Acute Rehab
  Job Type: PRN
  City/State: St Petersburg, FL
  
  Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country. We provide high quality, patient-centered care to those who have experienced a loss of function from an injury or illness. Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations to determine each patient’s unique needs, and then creates a multifaceted program using the latest rehabilitation therapies and advanced technologies to support them on their road to recovery. Our goal is to help our patients recover as fully as possible and regain the level of independence they hope to achieve. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

  What you will do in this role:

  • Educate the community on rehabilitation to develop a census through face-to-face contacts
  • Develop business based on the strategic goals of the rehabilitation program
  • Face-to-face connections within territory to build relationships with referral sources to increase census
  • Identifies barriers to the admission process and creates solutions with the assistance of the program director
  • Ability to review patient medical charts and understand test results, therapy evaluations, pre-existing conditions, and have a general medical knowledge of the patient
  • Ability to clearly and professionally interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers while gathering additional clinical information and past history
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify patients for potential admission into the rehabilitation program
  • Complete detailed Pre-Admission Screens, as applicable, according to facility policies and procedures, Lifepoint policies and procedures, and payer requirements, as applicable.
  • Schedules meetings and arrange in services for medical professionals including potential and existing referral sources, doctors, nurses, social workers and other health care professional.
  • Provide patient updates to physicians, payers, case managers, social workers and other relevant persons.
  • Maintain solid working relationships with new and existing referral sources by providing excellent after-sales service.
  • Other duties as assigned

  • Clinical experience is required
  • At a minimum, should be a graduate of a four-year college program with a bachelor’s degree in a health related, business or marketing area of concentration, nursing or therapy preferred
  • Ability to travel in the community to meet clients/customers at hospitals, SNFs, physician offices and other nontraditional referral sources.
  • Valid driver’s license and own reliable transportation required
  • Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, co-workers, and others, demonstrating great customer service and listening skills

  Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization. We are fully dedicated to our partners and delivering on the promise made to patients.

• About the company

  Kindred is a leading diversified post-acute healthcare provider of transitional care hospitals, rehabilitation services. Kindred Healthcare's mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience

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