**Description** Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Responsible for overseeing the referral and admission process for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center in conjunction with unit leadership and the Medical Director Responsibilities: • Completes the pre-admission assessment of candidates referred by acute care case managers, therapists, physicians, or external referral sources • Assessments include a review of the medical record, family interviews, and consultation with unit leadership and the rehabilitation physician to determine appropriateness of admission • Determines patient/family overall goal for rehabilitation, establishes a preliminary discharge plan and determines available insurance benefits for inpatient rehabilitation • Makes recommendations for inpatient rehabilitation or other appropriate post-acute care settings and communicates recommendations to referral sources in a timely manner • Ensures appropriate pre-admission documentation is complete • Facilitates daily communication with unit leadership and the rehabilitation physician to discuss potential admissions to the unit and any barriers that might exist including medical, clinical, financial, or social barriers • Ensures accurate collection of referral, denial, and admission’s data • Seeks pre-authorization from insurance companies and communicates availability of rehab benefits to prospective admissions • Works with financial counselors to assist our uninsured with potential access to the rehab level of care • Ensures accurate collection of data related to the insurance authorization process • Works with referral sources, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency/effectiveness of the admission’s process, improve overall communication, and improve patient outcomes • Provides ongoing education to referral sources and staff related to admission criteria and regulatory changes that affect the rehab level of care • Performs other duties as assigned Other information: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in nursing, PT, OT, ST, or another related field is required. • LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: North Carolina license required. CPR certification required **Job Details** Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Ip Rehab Facility Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: LENOIR MEM Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.