POST ACUTE ADMISSIONS LIAISON -PT/OT

Legal Entity Aultman Hospital Position Summary The Post-Acute Admissions Liaison is responsible to review clinical data, using evidence-based clinical decision support criteria for the referrals for admission to Inpatient Rehabilitation facility. The Post-Acute Admissions Liaison will serve as the point of contact for referral sources, families and patients. The Post-Acute Admissions Liaison will manage the insurance conversations with patient and families as needed. Qualifications Graduate of an AOTA accredited school for Occupational Therapy or Graduate of a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy program. Licensed by the Ohio

OT, PT, AT

board as an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist. Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required. Skills Computer skills with Word and Excel. Organized, analytical, and efficient in performance of duties. Good oral and written communication skills. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, knowledge of the importance of maintaining confidentiality, and have the ability to work effectively with all levels of hospital personnel. Responsibilities & Expectations Daily collaboration with Hospital Discharge Services and Utilization Management staff members to identify actual and/or potential candidates for post-acute care. Collaboration with Aultman post-acute units and leadership team members. Communication with medical staff and clinical provider(s) as indicated. Review of electronic medical records and clinical documentation for referred patients. Review of evidence-based criteria evaluations specific to level of care. Face-to-face assessments for referred patients (as required). Telephonic and face to face contact with patient, families and/or representatives. Completion of required preadmission screening forms for Inpatient Rehabilitation referrals. Communication with utilization management and/or specific payer sources regarding pre-authorization and/or verification of insurance benefits. Documentation in electronic medical record including, but not limited to Cerner, Ensocare and Careport. Maintain data spreadsheet(s) for post-acute care including but not limited to referrals and discharges. Working Conditions Hours

• Flexible day shifts Monday
• Friday. On call every third weekend. Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day. Hazardous Exposure Category Category I
• Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks. Physical Addendum Demands Frequency Remarks Lifting 0-10 lbs Occasional 10-33% Lifting 10-20 lbs Occasional 10-33% Lifting 20-35 lbs Never Lifting 35-50 lbs Never Lifting 50-75 lbs Never Lifting 75-100 lbs Never Lifting over 100 lbs Never Forward Reaching Occasional 10-33% Overhead Reaching Occasional 10-33% Standing Occasional 10-33% Walking Occasional 10-33% Sitting Continuous 66% of the day Climbing Never Stairs/Ladder Occasional 10-33% Bending/Stooping Occasional 10-33% Twisting/Turning Occasional 10-33% Kneeling/Squatting Never Crawling Never Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs Occasional 10-33% Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs Never Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs Never Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs Never Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs Never Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs Never Carrying 0-10 lbs Occasional 10-33% Carrying 10-20 lbs Never Carrying 20-35 lbs Never Carrying 35-50 lbs Never Carrying 50-100 lbs Never Carrying over 100 lbs Never Grasping/repetitive sustained Occasional 10-33% Fine motor coordination Continuous 66% of the day

Vision:

Near/Far/Color Continuous 66% of the day

Hearing:

ordinary conversation/other Continuous 66% of the day All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.

Location:

Aultman Health Foundation

AULTMAN TRANSITIONS

Schedule:

Full Time, Day Shift, 8am-4:30pm