About the role
Overview
Inova Specialty Hospital
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH)
A joint venture partnership between Select Medical & Inova
Location: Alexandria, VA
Clinical Assessment Specialist (RN or RT)
- Annual salary ranges from $ 75,000 to $105,000, depending on relevant work experience.
- A day in the life
- As an integral part of our hospital business development team, the Clinical Assessment Specialist facilitates patient admissions to the rehabilitation hospital by assisting the field clinical liaisons with PAS completion and pull-through.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Works within the hospital Admissions Department to assess patients for appropriateness for our specialty services and to help secure insurance authorization for referred patients.
- Develops professional relationships with insurance case managers as appropriate.
- Collaborates with Clinical Liaison field staff and referring hospital case managers to obtain information necessary for a thorough patient clinical assessment.
- Reviews and analyzes medical records and history that are key to a determination of suitability for rehab services.
- Prepares detailed preadmission assessments that meet regulatory requirements and that describe the medical necessity for our specialty hospital services.
- Ensures all policies governing commercial pre-certification and authorization are followed to minimize financial risk.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Registered Nurse, or Respiratory Therapist
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of related experience working in a hospital setting.
- Demonstrated competency with the preadmission process, including assessments, transitions of care communication, and patient pull-through.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency.
Additional Data
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
Ease The Burden: Company paid parking
Your Impact Matters
Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans.