**Details** + **Department: Acute Rehab** + **Schedule: Day shift, 20hrs/wk, Monday-Friday hours are 8am to 4:30pm with some alternating week-end time. Travel is involved.** + **Hospital: Sarcred Heart Rehab** + **Location: Mequon, WI** **Benefits** + **Comprehensive health coverage:** medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options + **Financial security & retirement:** employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance + **Time to recharge:** paid time off (PTO) and holidays + **Career growth:** Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning + **Emotional well-being:** Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources + **Family support:** parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits + **Other benefits:** optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more _>Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process._ **Responsibilities** Function as a liaison between internal/external referral sources and inpatient rehabilitation operations. + Establish relationships and aid with communication to case managers, physicians, payors, patients, families and referral sources in order to generate referrals and drive patient admission volume in the inpatient rehab. + Ensure appropriate patient selection through clinical chart assessments during on/off-site clinicalevaluation of patients in collaboration with the physician. + Complete in-service and educational opportunities for physicians, case managers, interdisciplinary members and other professionals. Serves as an educational resource to patients, family members and caregivers. + Participate in the development and implementation of business plans for the rehab unit and contributes to the development and maintenance of referral source promotional information. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + One or more of the following required: + Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. + Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. + Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy (RPT) credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. + Speech-Language Pathologist credentialed from the Wisconsin Hearing and Speech Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. + BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. + Drivers License preferred. Education: + High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. **Additional Preferences** **Previous experience in long term care/inpatient rehab or acute rehab setting. Ability to be self directed, prioritize patients to be seen, comfortable with electronic health record navigation. Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to assess the patient and communicate to a physician if the patient is appropriate for an inpatient rehab setting.** **Why Join Our Team** Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.