What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Discharge Coordinator position at ECU Health?
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
The Rehab Discharge Coordinator (RDC) position will serve to support the discharge planning processes by coordinating post discharge services within the Medical Center Inpatient Rehabilitation Service line. The RDC may assist in collection of patient information, discharge care needs, regulatory interventions as well as work to facilitate a transition plan that promotes a safe and effective discharge and utilization of services. The RDC will perform other activities related to the discharge planning, rehab admissions and UR process as requested.
Minimum Requirements
Associate Degree in Human Services related field required
BS preferred
Two Years Of Healthcare Related Experience Is Preferred.
Experience in case management, doctor's office, home health agency, DME agency, or health care field is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills are required. Intermediate MS
Word And Excel Skills Preferred.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
The Rehab Discharge Coordinator (RDC) position will serve to support the discharge planning processes by coordinating post discharge services within the Medical Center Inpatient Rehabilitation Service line. The RDC may assist in collection of patient information, discharge care needs, regulatory interventions as well as work to facilitate a transition plan that promotes a safe and effective discharge and utilization of services. The RDC will perform other activities related to the discharge planning, rehab admissions and UR process as requested.
Minimum Requirements
Associate Degree in Human Services related field required
BS preferred
Two Years Of Healthcare Related Experience Is Preferred.
Experience in case management, doctor's office, home health agency, DME agency, or health care field is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills are required. Intermediate MS
Word And Excel Skills Preferred.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
