Rehab Liaison / Care Coordinator

Responsible for evaluating rehab referrals for appropriateness of admission based on CMS' Inpatient Rehab Facility (IRF) Guidelines . Required to complete pre-admission assessment on all patients admitted to the DCH Rehabilitation Pavilion. Completes insurance pre-certification on all patients being admitted with commercial insurance. Insures proper utilization of resources by recommending proper level of post-acute care on all referred patients. Functions in rehab team leadership role by identifying patients needs to justify rehab admission. Coordinates flow of information between patient, families, rehab team, physicians, and payers.