Rehab Admission Liaison - PRN Pool - Days - Bayfront Hospital - St Petersburg

Position Summary

A Brief OverviewTitle: Rehabilitation Admission Liaison

Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

Location: St. Petersburg

Status: PRN Poo

Shift: Days shift as needed for consistent weekend, PTO, vacation and other coverage

The Rehabilitation Admission Liaison is responsible for completing clinical assessments and assessing potential candidates for Inpatient Rehabilitation, obtaining final approval by the Rehabilitation admitting physician, and educating stakeholders regarding inpatient rehabilitation outcomes and requirements for admission.This PRN role will strengthen weekend coverage, improve weekday staffing consistency, and support uninterrupted patient admission and referral processes. Will serve as backup coverage for PTO, vacations, and other staff absences.

What you will do

• Early identification of potential patients through effective communication with hospital care management team, physicians, other referring facilities, and through clinical rounds as assigned.
• Coordinates the transition from the referring facility or home to the rehabilitation setting.
• Thorough on-site or telephonic clinical assessment of patients, including chart review, clinical physical screening, and interaction with the physicians, nurses, and therapists directly involved in the candidate’s care. Through this process a determination of medical stability and readiness for program participation is made. Family members or significant others may also be interviewed to obtain accurate information as to premorbid functional status, personal interests, cultural considerations, and discharge plans affecting the rehabilitation admission.
• Establishes appropriate contacts with attending physicians/consultants, care management team, and other involved healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure timely admissions.
• Works as the liaison case manager with the internal and external care management team to provide a cost-effective plan for each patient.
• Provides patient and family with education regarding Patient Rights, benefits of program(s), and expectations of participation, and arranges tour of program(s) as needed.
• Obtains insurance authorization
• Verifies level of care and intensity of services.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains referral, admission, and daily census report.
• Keeps supervisor informed of progress/problems.
• Completes the admission process to include appropriate documentation of patient assessment regarding reason for admission to an acute inpatient hospital rehabilitation unit in accordance with CMS regulations.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Recommends alternate level of care for patients denied admission.
• Serves as a resource to staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Promotes physician and community awareness.
• Maintains Data related to program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an Accredited School of Physical or Occupational Therapy or Master’s degree from an Accredited School of Speech Language Pathology.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience within specific required degree.
• Maintains current license as a Physical, Occupational or Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Florida.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

About the organizationOrlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. It is a 480-bed teaching medical center with nationally recognized care across emergency medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, women’s services, and advanced surgical specialties. The hospital’s Level II Trauma Center is the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is one of Florida’s 13 state-certified Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group.Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts. As part of the Orlando Health system, Bayfront combines the resources of a leading regional healthcare network with the personalized, community‑focused care that has defined the hospital for generations.Why Orlando Health is your best place to work

✔ Education & Career Growth Assistance ✔ Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage and resources  ✔ Financial & Retirement Planning with Company Match ✔ Excellent Company Culture and Work–Life Balance ✔ Family & Pet Support

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Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. Our people are passionate about what they do, the care they provide, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

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