Orlando Health·Saint Petersburg, Florida
The Rehabilitation Admission Liaison conducts clinical assessments to determine patient eligibility for inpatient rehabilitation and coordinates the transition process. They also educate families on program benefits and manage insurance authorizations to ensure timely and compliant admissions.
This PRN role will strengthen weekend coverage, improve weekday staffing consistency, and support uninterrupted patient admission and referral processes. Will serve as backup coverage for PTO, vacations, and other staff absences.
What you will do Early identification of potential patients through effective communication with hospital care management team, physicians, other referring facilities, and through clinical rounds as assigned.
Coordinates the transition from the referring facility or home to the rehabilitation setting.
Thorough on-site or telephonic clinical assessment of patients, including chart review, clinical physical screening, and interaction with the physicians, nurses, and therapists directly involved in the candidate’s care.
Through this process a determination of medical stability and readiness for program participation is made.
Family members or significant others may also be interviewed to obtain accurate information as to premorbid functional status, personal interests, cultural considerations, and discharge plans affecting the rehabilitation admission.
Establishes appropriate contacts with attending physicians/consultants, care management team, and other involved healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure timely admissions.
Works as the liaison case manager with the internal and external care management team to provide a cost-effective plan for each patient.
Provides patient and family with education regarding Patient Rights, benefits of program(s), and expectations of participation, and arranges tour of program(s) as needed.
Obtains insurance authorization Verifies level of care and intensity of services.
Maintains regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains referral, admission, and daily census report.
Keeps supervisor informed of progress/problems.
Completes the admission process to include appropriate documentation of patient assessment regarding reason for admission to an acute inpatient hospital rehabilitation unit in accordance with CMS regulations.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Recommends alternate level of care for patients denied admission.
Serves as a resource to staff and other healthcare professionals.
Promotes physician and community awareness.
Maintains Data related to program.
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts. As part of the Orlando Health system, Bayfront combines the resources of a leading regional healthcare network with the personalized, community‑focused care that has defined the hospital for generations.
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy or a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. A minimum of two years of relevant work experience and a current Florida license in the respective field are required.
Market context
In Florida, physician openings are typically shaped by steady demand from large health systems, outpatient groups, and growing patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers often look for strong clinical credentials, current BLS certification, and readiness to work in fast-paced care settings; this posting also notes no prior experience is required, with a preferred associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential match and prepare examples of patient-care experience before applying.