Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist (CRS)

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Melbourne

Schedule: Full Time; 80% travel 

Please note: The title 'Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist is functionally equivalent to the Clinical Liaison role. Both titles refer to the same position and may be used interchangeably.

Your experience matters 

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute 

A Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist who excels in this role:

• Educate the community on rehabilitation to develop a census through face-to-face contacts
• Develop business based on the strategic goals of the rehabilitation program
• Face-to-face connections within territory to build relationships with referral sources to increase census
• Identifies barriers to the admission process and creates solutions with the assistance of the program director
• Ability to review patient medical charts and understand test results, therapy evaluations, pre-existing conditions, and have a general medical knowledge of the patient
• Ability to clearly and professionally interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers while gathering additional clinical information and past history
• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify patients for potential admission into the rehabilitation program
• Complete detailed Pre-Admission Screens, as applicable, according to facility policies and procedures, Lifepoint policies and procedures, and payer requirements, as applicable.
• Schedules meetings and arrange in services for medical professionals including potential and existing referral sources, doctors, nurses, social workers and other health care professional.
• Provide patient updates to physicians, payers, case managers, social workers and other relevant persons.
• Maintain solid working relationships with new and existing referral sources by providing excellent after-sales service.
• Other duties as assigned

Why join us...

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Clinical experience is required
• At a minimum, should be a graduate of a four-year college program with a bachelor's degree in a health related, business or marketing area of concentration, nursing or therapy preferred
• Ability to travel in the community to meet clients/customers at hospitals, SNFs, physician offices and other nontraditional referral sources.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transportation required
• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, co-workers, and others, demonstrating great customer service and listening skills

Connect with a Recruiter 

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Fomeika Ingram by emailing at fomeika.ingram@lifepointhealth.net.

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.