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You’ll be supported by a dedicated clinical team that provides ongoing training, proven protocols, and hands-on guidance — ensuring therapy is delivered effectively for patients and in full compliance to support our partners. With operations in 44 states and more than 900 communities nationwide, Reliant can match your location, schedule, and career goals, wherever your path leads.

Overview:
#LI-DM1  This position may be offered as a Full-Time or PRN opening, depending on several factors. Please apply, and a member of our team will reach out to discuss available options.  Why Join Reliant Rehabilitation?Joining Reliant means becoming part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of patients and residents across a variety of care communities. As one of the nation’s largest contract therapy providers, Reliant offers unmatched clinical support, professional development, and growth opportunities. Our leadership team began their careers as therapists, and we take pride in promoting from within. You’ll be supported by a dedicated clinical team that provides ongoing training, proven protocols, and hands-on guidance — ensuring therapy is delivered effectively for patients and in full compliance to support our partners. With operations in 44 states and more than 900 communities nationwide, Reliant can match your location, schedule, and career goals, wherever your path leads.   What We Offer:•             Competitive compensation packages•             Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance•             401(k) with employer match•             PTO Share and Buy-Back Programs•             Maternity and Paternity support program•             Continuing education, mentorship programs and clinical leadership development•             Tuition loan repayment assistance Program•             Flexible scheduling options

Responsibilities:
This Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services to patients under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT), ensuring compassionate, high-quality care in accordance with Reliant Rehabilitation standards and the principles of occupational therapy. Foster positive relationships with clients and facility staff while delivering treatment aligned with established plans of care. Responsibilities include ongoing therapy, supervision of Rehab Technicians (as needed), and case management. Uphold professional conduct that reflects Reliant Rehabilitation’s commitment to excellence and comply with all applicable state and federal regulations. Key Responsibilities:•             Support patients in improving functional abilities and independence under the direction of a licensed OT•             Contribute to the development and success of the occupational therapy assistant program•             Strengthen clinical, professional, and leadership skills through collaboration, self-study, and continuing education•             Maintain a valid state license and stay informed on developments in occupational therapy and healthcare•             Understand and apply appropriate billing practices and treatment delivery models to ensure care meets clinical and regulatory standards•             Deliver care that aligns with treatment goals and produces meaningful outcomes•             Follow infection control and environmental safety protocols within the facility•             Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English for effective communication and documentation

Qualifications:
•           Graduated from a ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program •           Valid Occupational Therapy Assistant state license Please note rate range is an estimate and may vary based on skill set and location(s).

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They effectively and efficiently manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced, rapidly changing regulatory environment and are responsible for maintaining current and accurate knowledge regarding commercial and government payors and Joint Commission regulations and guidelines related to UM. This Nurse effectively communicates with internal and external clinical professionals, efficiently organizes the financial insurance care of the patients, and relays clinical data to insurance providers and vendors to obtain approved certification for services.

Description Summary:The Utilization Management Nurse II is responsible for determining the clinical appropriateness of care provided to patients and ensuring proper hospital resource utilization of services. This Nurse is responsible for performing a variety of pre-admission, concurrent, and retrospective UM related reviews and functions. They must competently and accurately utilize approved screening criteria (InterQual/MCG/Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services “CMS” Inpatient List). They effectively and efficiently manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced, rapidly changing regulatory environment and are responsible for maintaining current and accurate knowledge regarding commercial and government payors and Joint Commission regulations and guidelines related to UM. This Nurse effectively communicates with internal and external clinical professionals, efficiently organizes the financial insurance care of the patients, and relays clinical data to insurance providers and vendors to obtain approved certification for services. The Utilization Management Nurse collaborates as necessary with other members of the health care team to ensure the above according to the mission of CHRISTUS.Responsibilities: <ul><li> Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. </li><li> Applies demonstrated clinical competency and judgment in order to perform comprehensive assessments of clinical information and treatment plans and apply medical necessity criteria in order to determine the appropriate level of care. </li><li> Resource/Utilization Management appropriateness: Assess assigned patient population for medical necessity, level of care, and appropriateness of setting and services. Utilizes MCG/InterQual Care Guidelines and/or health system-approved tools to track impact and variance. </li><li> Uses appropriate criteria sets for admission reviews, continued stay reviews, outlier reviews, and clinical appropriateness recommendations. </li><li> Coordinate and facilitate correct identification of patient status. </li><li> Analyze the quality and comprehensiveness of documentation and collaborate with the physician and treatment team to obtain documentation needed to support the level of care. </li><li> Facilitates joint decision-making with the interdisciplinary team regarding any changes in the patient status and/or negative outcomes in patient responses. </li><li> Demonstrates, maintains, and applies current knowledge of regulatory requirements relative to the work process in order to ensure compliance, i.e. IMM, Code 44. </li><li> Demonstrate adherence to the CORE values of CHRISTUS. </li><li> Utilize independent scope of practice to identify, evaluate and provide utilization review services for patients and analyze information supplied by physicians (or other clinical staff) to make timely review determinations, based on appropriate criteria and standards. </li><li> Take appropriate follow-up action when established criteria for utilization of services are not met. </li><li> Proactively refer cases to the physician advisor for medical necessity reviews, peer-to-peer reviews, and denial avoidance. </li><li> Effectively collaborate with the Interdisciplinary team including the Physician Advisor for secondary reviews. </li><li> Proactively review patients at the point of entry, prior to admission, to determine the medical necessity of a requested hospitalization and the appropriate level of care or placement for the patient. </li><li> Review surgery schedule to ensure planned surgeries are ordered in the appropriate status and that necessary authorization has been obtained as required by the payor or regulatory guidance (i.e., CMS Inpatient Only List, Payor Prior Authorization matrix, etc.) </li><li> Regularly review patients who are in the hospital in Observation status to determine if the patient is appropriate for discharge or if conversion to inpatient status is appropriate. </li><li> Proactively identify and resolve issues regarding clinical appropriateness recommendations, coverage, and potential or actual payor denials. </li><li> Maintain consistent communication and exchange of information with payors as per payor or regulatory requirements to coordinate certification of hospital services. </li><li> Coordinate and facilitate patient care progression throughout the continuum and communicate and document to support medical necessity at each level of care. </li><li> Evaluate care administered by the interdisciplinary health care team and advocate for standards of practice. </li><li> Analyze assessment data to identify potential problems and formulate goals/outcomes. </li><li> Follows the CHRISTUS Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT (HIPPA) designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). </li><li> Attend scheduled department staff meetings and/or interdepartmental meetings as appropriate. </li><li> Possesses and demonstrates technology literacy and the ability to work in multiple technology systems. </li><li> Act as a catalyst for change in the organization; respond to change with flexibility and adaptability; demonstrate the ability to work together for change. </li><li> Translate strategies into action steps; monitor progress and achieve results. </li><li> Demonstrate the confidence, drive, and ability to face and overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve organizational goals. </li><li> Demonstrate competence to perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. </li><li> Possess negotiating skills that support the ability to interact with physicians, nursing staff, administrative staff, discharge planners, and payers. </li><li> Excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of clinical protocol, normative data, and health benefit plans, particularly coverage and limitation clauses. </li><li> Must adjust to frequently changing workloads and frequent interruptions. </li><li> May be asked to work overtime or take calls. </li><li> May be asked to travel to other facilities to assist as needed. </li><li> Actively participates in Multidisciplinary/Patient Care Progression Rounds. </li><li> Escalates cases as appropriate and per policy to Physician Advisors and/or CM Director. </li><li> Documents in the medical record per regulatory and department guidelines. </li><li> May be asked to assist with special projects. </li><li> May serve as a preceptor or orienter to new associates. </li><li> Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. </li><li> Familiarity with criteria sets including InterQual and MCG preferred. </li><li> Must have excellent verbal and written communication and ability to interact with diverse populations. </li><li> Must have critical and analytical thinking skills. </li><li> Must have demonstrated clinical competency. </li><li> Must have the ability to Multitask and to function in a stressful and fast-paced environment. </li><li> Must have working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, and managed care reimbursement. </li><li> Must have an understanding of pre-acute and post-acute levels of care and community resources. </li><li> Must have the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, patients, and their families. </li><li> Must have an understanding of internal and external resources and knowledge of available community resources. </li><li> Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Job Requirements: Education/Skills<ul><li> Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing OR demonstrated success in the Utilization Management Nurse I role for at least five years at CHRISTUS Health on top of required experience in lieu of education required. </li></ul>Experience<ul><li> Two or more years of clinical experience with at least one year in the acute care setting OR demonstrated success as Utilization Management Nurse I role at CHRISTUS Health required. </li></ul>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications<ul><li> RN License in state of employment or compact required. </li><li> LPN or LVN license accepted for associates with 5+ years of demonstrated success and experience in the Utilization Management Nurse I role at CHRISTUS Health. </li><li> Certification in Case Management preferred. </li><li> BLS preferred.</li></ul> Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 HoursWork Type: Full Time

In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people. To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health. Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion. Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.

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TravelNurseSource is working with CrossMed Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Coushatta, Louisiana, 71019! Job Details<ul><li>Gross Weekly Pay: $1805.40 - $1897.20 </li><li>Starts: 2026-04-27 </li><li>Assignment Length: 13 Weeks </li><li>Shift: Overnight shift. </li><li>Hours Per Week: 36 </li><li>Job Quantity: 1 </li><li>Type: Travel </li><li>City: Coushatta </li><li>State: LA </li></ul>At CrossMed Healthcare Staffing, we aim to create lasting impressions wherever we go. Embark on your healthcare traveler journey with us and discover the CrossMed advantage. We offer competitive pay packages, comprehensive benefits, an in-house clinical team, and dedicated recruiters committed to your success. Our goal is to become the preferred staffing provider by delivering top-notch customer service. Join us and experience the difference firsthand!Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive weekly pay </li><li>Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision) </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>401(k) </li><li>Referral Bonus </li><li>Reimbursement for Licensure & CEU’s</li><li>Refer-a-Friend Bonus Program </li><li>EAP Program </li></ul> Qualifications:<ul><li>At minimum 1 - 2 years’ experience preferred </li><li>Graduate from an accredited school </li><li>Certifications may be required based on facility requirements </li><li>Physical abilities – remain in a stationary position, move and lift equipment (50-100 lbs), pushing, bending and pulling </li><li>Communication and collaborates with physicians and other health team members </li><li>Provides and coordinates patient care with other health team members </li><li>Monitors patients’ responses to interventions and reports outcomes</li><li>Administers medications as ordered with appropriate documentation </li><li>Monitor and evaluates patients before, during, and post procedure depending on unit</li><li>Shares on-call responsibilities with a 30-minute response time if required</li><li>Maintains cleanliness of rooms and adequate stock of supplies</li><li>Transports patients as needed</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned </li></ul> Required Skills:<ul><li>Interpersonal Skills – ability to work with diverse personnel (professional and support staff) while maintaining a positive demeanor and professional appearance. </li><li>Technical Skills - the ability to grasp, push/pull, and move while assisting with procedures or operating departmental equipment. </li><li>Cognitive Demands - capable of managing frequent interactions with the public and customers and meeting deadlines under pressure. Comfortable working under occasional close supervision or independently. </li><li>Sensory Skills - keen visual understanding and practical communication abilities. </li></ul>

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