Clinical Assessment Specialist - (RN, PT, OT, SLP)
Select Medical Rehabilitation - Palm Beach
Lake Worth, Florida
You'll help field clinical liaisons complete patient assessments for acute inpatient rehab admissions.
Posted Jul 28 · Applications close Jul 28, 2027
- Unit and setting
- acute inpatient rehabilitation units · Rehab getting patients admitted to our acute inpatient rehabilitation units quickly
- License
- RN license Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist.current state RN, PT, OT or SLP license, or eligibility for one
Do you qualify?
- License
- current state RN, PT, OT or SLP license, or eligibility for one Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist.
- License
- Multi-state licensure required based on geographical territory Multi-state licensure required based on geographical territory.
- Experience
- 2 years clinical healthcare experience Two years related experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.
- Also asks
- demonstrated competency with the preadmission process Demonstrated competency with the preadmission process i
- Also asks
- demonstrated computer proficiency Demonstrated computer proficiency.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Florida staff rolesFlorida staff postings that state pay run $56k/yr to $112k/yr, the middle half $66k/yr to $91k/yr, across 1,633 postings.
Benefits
- Benefitsextensive orientation programExtensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Benefitsgenerous PTOGenerous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Benefitsmedical, Rx, health, vision and dental plansComprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Benefitscompany-matching 401(k)Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Benefitslife and disability protectionlife and disability protection
- Medical/Rx, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- insurance authorization and benefits coordination with admissions Work with Admissions Departments to secure insurance authorization and/or coordination of benefits necessary to be admitted.
- Day to day
- reviewing medical records to judge rehab suitability Review and analyze medical records and history that are key to a determination of suitability for rehabilitative services.
- Day to day
- detailed preadmission assessments Prepare and complete a detailed preadmission assessment timely and thoroughly, which meets all regulatory requirements.
- Day to day
- meetings with hospital leadership and liaisons on market intelligence Participate in meetings with hospital leadership, DBD and clinical liaisons to provide market intelligence information and share strategies and results.
- Day to day
- payor relationship profiles for case managers and medical directors Maintain relationship profile by payor for payor case managers and medical directors.
- Unit size
- 32-bed acute rehabilitation unit Select Medical Rehab Unit is a 32-bed acute rehabilitation unit.
- Details
- Orlando Central also has a 31-bed critical illness recovery unit Orlando Central also houses a 31-bed critical illness recovery unit
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
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Overview Select Medical Rehab - Palm Beach Lake Worth, FL Clinical Assessment Specialist (RN, PT, OT, SLP) $75,000 - $99,000 based on years of relevant work experience The Clinical Assessment Specialist is a critical member of our rehab unit business development team, and in getting patients admitted to our acute inpatient rehabilitation units quickly, so patients can receive the care and services they need. Clinical Assessment Specialists assist the field clinical liaisons with Patient Assessment completion and pull-through. This position is a great step into the business side of healthcare, and helping patients in a unique way, away from the bedside.
The Clinical Assessment Specialist must have an active, unencumbered RN, PT, OT, or SLP license. Responsibilities
As a Clinical Assessment Specialist, you will
Work with Admissions Departments to secure insurance authorization and/or coordination of benefits necessary to be admitted. Assess a patient’s eligibility for rehabilitation services in consultation with the field Clinical Liaisons or Director of Business Development. Review and analyze medical records and history that are key to a determination of suitability for rehabilitative services.
Prepare and complete a detailed preadmission assessment timely and thoroughly, which meets all regulatory requirements. Participate in meetings with hospital leadership, DBD and clinical liaisons to provide market intelligence information and share strategies and results. Ensure all policies governing commercial pre-certification and authorization are followed to minimize financial risk.
Maintain relationship profile by payor for payor case managers and medical directors. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist. Multi-state licensure required based on geographical territory. Two years related experience working in a clinical healthcare setting. Demonstrated competency with the preadmission process i Demonstrated computer proficiency. Additional Data
Why Join Us
Start Strong : Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Recharge & Refresh : Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Select Medical Rehab Unit is a 32-bed acute rehabilitation unit. The unit is designed to meet an individual's rehab needs and goals through a range of programs and services.
Orlando Central also houses a 31-bed critical illness recovery unit that specializes in helping patients breathe, speak, eat, and think independently after critical illness and long-term hospitalization. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans.
What's around it?
Lake Worth, FL
Living costs about 3% above the US average