Acute Rehab Care Coord. - Mason City, IA, United States - Trinity Health Corporation

Description

Employment Type:
Part time


Shift:
Day Shift


Description:

Position Purpose:
The Rehabilitation Care Coordinator is responsible to identify patients that have the potential to qualify for rehabilitation.

The coordinator serves as a member of the rehabilitation team and oversees the process of planning, coordinating and monitoring the services and resources needed to ensure the timely and seamless transition of patients through medically appropriate levels of care.

Completes the insurance prior authorizations and reauthorizations for patients on SNU and ARU.


What you will Do:

• Conducts chart review and face-to-face assessments with patients and Medical Director to develop and document the patient's primary and back-up plan and communicates both plans to the patient/family.
• Coordinates admission referrals from internal & external facilities to MercyOne.
• Collaborates with physicians, rehabilitation services, pharmacist, nurses, social workers and other health professionals for care delivery and discharge planning and as a resource.
• Develops, implements, and coordinates with Mercy Medical Center North Iowa Marketing and Planning department, state, local and federal agencies for short and long term planning

Hours/Schedule:
PRN as needed


Minimum Qualifications:
A


Education [formal]:

• Current RN or Rehab (Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology) licensure in the State of Iowa.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in an approved course of study is required if candidate is an RN.
• Minimum of Master's Degree required if candidate is a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist.

B


Experience:

• Five years clinical experience required.
• Diverse knowledge of community services, resources and programs.
• If RN, previous case management experience preferred.
• If Therapist, previous acute rehab setting experience preferred

Special Skills and Competencies:

• Computer skills, including Word, Excel, Cerner & Power Chart.
• Clinical expertise, excellent assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills including public speaking, presentation and writing.

C.


Completes the following mandatory courses:

• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.
• Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.

With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.

MercyOne Medical Group - North Iowa is part of Iowa's largest multispecialty clinic systems.

In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.

Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.