Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital is a freestanding, not-for-profit, 102-licensed bed facility located in Chicago and offers the continuum of care from acute care to inpatient rehab to outpatient therapy for adults and children. Schwab is a proud member of Sinai Chicago and the first fully licensed and accredited rehabilitation hospital in the Midwest.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for the coordination of services required for an organized multidisciplinary team approach to patient care. Assures quality cost-efficient care for the rehab patient population. Develop relationships with organizations and individuals that may refer patients to Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital. Provide on-site assessments at referring hospitals to determine patient appropriateness for rehabilitation. Work with referral sources and Schwab's Admitting Department to facilitate timely admissions. Assist Schwab in achieving {budgeted} inpatient census and {budgeted} outpatient units.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Assess the patient/family needs related to medical diagnosis, treatment options, financial resources and psychosocial needs on patients referred to Schwab from the Community as applicable. (outpatients)
• Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, department members and other healthcare provides both internal and external to the organization to improve patient care through effective utilization and monitoring of healthcare resources.
• Assist patient and/or designee in making appropriate referrals depending on patient level of care/needs in the Community.
• Responsible for overseeing the Utilization Management processes for therapeutic treatment plans on assigned patients and assisting in process when necessary/requested.
• Maintains necessary Case Management documentation based on referral source's needs and as applicable on a case-by-case basis.
• Monitors post discharge services as applicable and provide needed referrals.
• Participates actively in team and department meetings. Serves on hospital committees as designated.
• Acts as Patient Advocate in the Outpatient Area, pursuing patient issues that cannot be resolved.
• Communicates with third party payers as indicated for certification or benefit determination and referral development/enhancement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:
MSW, LSW, or RN

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

New Grads welcome. One (1) year experienced in social work preferred, preferably in rehabilitation setting and/or discharge planning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:
Licensure to practice in the State of Illinois.