Clinical Navigator Inpatient Rehab

• Location: Panama City, FL

• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

• Department: Rehabilitation Services

• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-Time

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• 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 clinical evaluation of patients in collaboration with the physician.
• Complete in-service and educational opportunities for physicians, case managers, interdisciplinary members and other professionals. Serve as an educational resource to patients, family members and caregivers.
• Participate in the development and implementation of business plans for the rehab unit and contribute to the development and maintenance of referral source promotional information.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy (RPT) credentialed from the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy 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's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.