What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Healthcare Manager - Per Diem position at Gaylord Hospital?
Job Description
Job Description
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our Mission : To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values : Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.
Job Summary : The Regional Healthcare Manager (RHCM) is responsible for developing a network of referral sources, performing on-site evaluations of prospective Gaylord Hospital patients, facilitating the admissions process and communicating Gaylord’s value proposition with healthcare organizations, referring healthcare practitioners, family members and insurance companies and meeting referral and admissions goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Evaluates prospective patients referred for admission to Gaylord Hospital
- receives referral information via phone or electronic information
- performs on-site / remote evaluation, including completion and submission of pre-admission evaluation
- clinically accepts patients or discusses patients with Director of Admissions or other internal Gaylord staff to determine clinical appropriateness
- reviews denials with Director of Admissions, as appropriate.
- consults with the Admissions Office on special needs of incoming patients so needs can be appropriately communicated to the receiving Gaylord personnel
- communicates with hospital physicians, care managers, patient and family members regarding admissions process, providing feedback on the status of the referral, answering questions and obtaining any additional information, as indicated.
Establishes network of referral sources to increase referrals and admissions
Actively participates in Admissions Department operations
Acts as an Ambassador for Gaylord Hospital at referral source and in the community
QUALIFICATIONS :
WORK SCHEDULE : Per Diem / As Needed, days
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer – M / F / D / V
