Rehabilitation Admissions Consultant, Klerksdorp

Function Rehabilitation Facility Position Rehabilitation Admissions Consultant Introduction

A Vacancy exists for a Rehabilitation Admissions Consultant at Life Anncron rehabilitation unit in North West Province. Reporting to the Rehabilitation Practice Manager, the Rehabilitation Admissions Consultant will be expected to engage with all internal and external stakeholders to create awareness, market the unit, assess patients referred for Rehabilitation and arrange admission of patients to the unit, case management and liaison with funders and more

Critical Outputs Travel and conduct patient assessments at acute hospital or home and coordinate admissions to the rehabilitation unit for all patients. 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. 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 stakeholders. Coordinate CPD events and special events and celebratory days. Coordinate internal and external communication. Maintain a referral and stakeholder database. Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation. Promote and grow new business and participate in the implementation of new products. Active participation in national RAC forum. Requirements Registered Nurse or Therapist with current registration with HPCSA or SANC. Excellent organizational skills essential. 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. Ability to liaise and build good working relationships (especially with referring specialists and hospitals). 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 Competencies Problem-solving, analysis and judgement Time management Resilience Building relationships Engaging diversity Customer responsiveness Verbal & written communication and presentation Organisational awareness Drive & energy Influencing Excellence orientation