Nursing Assistant-Certified Nursing Assistant / Inpatient Rehab Unit / Full-time at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Health System

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Rehab Liaison evaluates and assesses potential candidates and facilitates the admission process for patients appropriate for CHRISTUS St. Vincent Hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Program.  This individual also negotiates length of stay with managed care organizations and performs Utilization Review functions.  Serves as liaison with local and surrounding communities and providers, enhancing their knowledge and awareness of Rehabilitation Services at St. Vincent.  Serves as a rehabilitation consultant, with attention to the clients rehabilitation potential, therapy and functional progress, discharge plan and feasibility, special equipment needs, rehabilitation services across the continuum of care, and care transitions. Serves as contact person for the rehabilitation team, internal admissions team, clients and external sources to enhance outcomes.