Unit Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform expert skills in elements related to the Prospective Payment System and as a clinical liaison in Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Responsible for the organization, analysis and data entry of patient information for transmission to Medicare Intermediary. Provides consultation and training for all rehabilitation healthcare providers in the accurate assessment of functional measures scoring during preadmission, post admission and discharge. Responsible for coordinating with the interdisciplinary treatment team to evaluate and screen patients for admissions to the inpatient rehabilitation unit and Rehabilitation Service. Conducts Pre-Admission Screening and facilitates the delivery of services, evaluates effectiveness, tracks outcomes and functions as the patient advocate to identify and communicate health care needs across the healthcare continuum. Develops, implements, and evaluates patients for comprehensive therapy program for all medically referred patients. Assists with educational, administrative, managerial, and quality control duties as assigned. Receives mentoring from Administrative Director, Rehabilitation Medicine.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in health-related therapy field is required; Master's Degree in therapy related field is preferred. A minimum of five years recent, inpatient rehabilitation experience required. Experience in leading quality improvement projects and lean management is preferred. Work experience in rehabilitation case management, utilization review or hospital quality assurance is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current licensure in therapy-related healthcare field (PT/OT/SLP) or current registration with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners is required. Current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider card required.