Admissions Coordinator Inpatient Rehab

CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.

Help patients begin their recovery journey with confidence, compassion, and expert care coordination.

We are seeking a dedicated and clinically experienced Admissions Coordinator to join our Post-Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. This role is instrumental in ensuring appropriate patient admissions while delivering an exceptional experience for patients, families, providers, and payers.

As a key member of the rehabilitation team, you will evaluate patient eligibility for intensive rehabilitation services, coordinate pre-admission processes, and support seamless transitions into care. This position is ideal for a healthcare professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about patient-centered rehabilitation services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the pre-admission process for the inpatient rehabilitation unit
• Conduct clinical assessments to determine patient appropriateness for intensive rehabilitation services
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, care coordination teams, and insurance providers
• Evaluate patients’ medical needs, therapy tolerance, nursing requirements, and discharge planning potential
• Obtain prior authorizations and communicate financial responsibilities as needed
• Educate patients and families regarding rehabilitation programs, expectations, and routines
• Maintain accurate, concise, and timely clinical documentation
• Support utilization management activities within post-acute care
• Complete orientation and credentialing for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI)
• Adhere to all organizational safety standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Effectively prioritize workload and utilize resources responsibly

Required Education & Experience

• Current licensure as one of the following:
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Physical Therapist (PT)
• Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience
• Preferred experience working in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Current license to practice in the state of Nebraska
• Certification in Rehabilitation preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage conflict and navigate difficult conversations
• Excellent critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of regulatory agencies, standards, and compliance processes
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care