Rehabilitation Admissions Consultant

Immploy Medical Recruitment Agency • Other • Cape Town Southern Suburbs, Western Cape, South Africa • 7h ago

Key Responsibilities Travel and conduct patient assessment at acute hospital or home and coordinate rehab admission for all for all patient referrals. Liaise with funders to obtain authorization for admissions and ongoing case management during patient stay. Communicate effectively with the rehab team, funders and referring colleagues, patients and their families during the patients stay at the rehabilitation unit. Manage the rehab accounts and credit risk. Build positive relationships with referring doctors, nursing staff and funders. Promote and grow new business and participate in the implementation of new products. Develop a marketing strategy for rehabilitation applicable to the catchment area, referral base and funders. Implement the marketing strategy to promote and maintain a strategic relationship with all key internal and external stake holders. Coordinate CPD events and special events and celebratory days. Coordinate internal and external communication. Maintain a referral and stakeholder data base. Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation. Active participation in national RAC forum. Minimum Requirements Registered Nurse or Therapist with current registration with HPCSA or SANC. Computer Literacy very essential. Knowledge of accounts management essential. Experience in hospital Case Management would be an advantage. ICD10 Coding /CPT trained would be an advantage. Clinical experience in neurology, neurosurgery or rehabilitation would be an advantage. Knowledge of the hospital industry and experience with Managed Care Organization, Medical Aids and Impilo. Own transport and valid drivers license. Results orientation, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills are very important for this position.

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