Rehab Liaison (Casual Pool/Per Diem) RN required

Company: Encompass Health
Location: Altoona
Posted on: September 4, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" /pp style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"bEncompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona (formerly HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona) is an 80-bed acute rehabilitation hospital that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. We offer a wide base of physical rehabilitative care for orthopedic, neurologic, multi-trauma, spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, pulmonary, cardiac rehabilitation needs and more. brbrOur hospital has a full complement of therapists, nurses, behavioral health providers and medical staff to offer the best possible outcomes for our patients. With an average length of stay of approximately 2 weeks, we have the ability to get to know our patients and their families.brbrWe are proud of the fact that approximately 80% of the patients admitted to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona are discharged directly to their homes. brbrCome see how we are changing people's lives- everyday. Maybe you can too!brbrSix JCAHO disease specific certification: Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, Cardiac and Ortho Rehab, Advanced Diabetes.br/b/pp style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"bbr/b/pp style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"bTremendous professional abilities/b/p divbLife-changing results/b/div divb /b/div divbBE THE CONNECTION./b/div div /div p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"In your role as a rehab liaison, you'll have the opportunity to be the connection between your strong professional abilities and exceptional patient care that sets the standard. Apply your outstanding skills and knowledge in a different, more meaningful way. Make the most of your unique combination of talent, passion and ambition with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health./p div /div p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"bWhat Makes Encompass Health Careers Different--and Better:/b/p div /div p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients' lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way./p div /div p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you'll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity:/p div /div divbREHAB LIAISON/b/div p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"bi(HOSPITAL/FACILITY NAME)/i/b/p divbi(CITY/STATE)/i/b/div p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"bi(SHIFT INFORMATION)/i/b/p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"bi(BONUS INFORMATION, IF APPLICABLE)/i/b/p div /div p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"Here is your opportunity to channel the full extent of your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:/p div /div p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" --- Develop census as defined by targeted goals of the business plan./p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" --- Build referral relationships within an assigned geographic territory, emphasizing face-to-face contact./p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" --- Assist with coordination of the referral-to-admission process./p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" --- Represent our company in community-related activities./p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" --- Use territory market analysis data to identify potential new business opportunities./p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" --- Recognize barriers to admission, respond appropriately and follow up on admissions variables./p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" --- Provide in-services and professional presentations for referral sources, community groups and others regarding our services, programs, and outcomes./p div /div divbiCredentials:/i/b/div div /div p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" --- An extensive understanding of healthcare operations, legal guidelines, competitive analysis and marketplace trends./p p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" --- Bachelor's degree or equi

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