Select Medical Rehab - Palm Beach

Lake Worth, FL

Clinical Assessment Specialist (RN, PT, OT, SLP)

$75,000 - $99,000 based on years of relevant work experience

The Clinical Assessment Specialist is a critical member of our rehab unit business development team, and in getting patients admitted to our acute inpatient rehabilitation units quickly, so patients can receive the care and services they need. Clinical Assessment Specialists assist the field clinical liaisons with Patient Assessment completion and pull-through. This position is a great step into the business side of healthcare, and helping patients in a unique way, away from the bedside. The Clinical Assessment Specialist must have an active, unencumbered RN, PT, OT, or SLP license.

As a Clinical Assessment Specialist, you will:

• Work with Admissions Departments to secure insurance authorization and/or coordination of benefits necessary to be admitted. 
• Assess a patient’s eligibility for rehabilitation services in consultation with the field Clinical Liaisons or Director of Business Development. Review and analyze medical records and history that are key to a determination of suitability for rehabilitative services.
• Prepare and complete a detailed preadmission assessment timely and thoroughly, which meets all regulatory requirements. 
• Participate in meetings with hospital leadership, DBD and clinical liaisons to provide market intelligence information and share strategies and results.
• Ensure all policies governing commercial pre-certification and authorization are followed to minimize financial risk.
• Maintain relationship profile by payor for payor case managers and medical directors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist. Multi-state licensure required based on geographical territory.
• Two years related experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated competency with the preadmission process i
• Demonstrated computer proficiency.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Select Medical Rehab Unit is a 32-bed acute rehabilitation unit. The unit is designed to meet an individual's rehab needs and goals through a range of programs and services. Orlando Central also houses a 31-bed critical illness recovery unit that specializes in helping patients breathe, speak, eat, and think independently after critical illness and long-term hospitalization. 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans.