Discharge Coordinator jobs in Roseville, CA

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and undeserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.

In keeping with the Dignity Health Core Values, the Rehabilitation Admission and Discharge Coordinator will assist the manager with the admission and discharge processes of the Acute Rehabilitation Center. The Coordinator facilitates timely pre-admission assessments for patients referred to rehab; ensures timely documentation and communication regarding pre-admission assessments to referring physicians, acute case managers, acute nursing and rehab clinical team; ensures accurate insurance verification and authorization prior to patient admission; provides patient and family with information regarding the Rehabilitation Center prior to admission; ensures each rehabilitation patient receives discharge planning services with appropriate referrals and arrangements for DME prior to discharge; and assists the Admission and Discharge.

Experience:

• 3 years of clinical experience in acute rehabilitation setting.
• Previous Case Management and working with third party payors is required.

License/ Certifications:

• Current and valid California license in one of the rehabilitative therapies;
  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy 
  • Speech Therapy