Admissions Coordinator Inpatient Rehab

Help patients begin their recovery journey with confidence, compassion, and expert care coordination.

We are seeking a dedicated and clinically experienced Admissions Coordinator to join our Post-Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. This role is instrumental in ensuring appropriate patient admissions while delivering an exceptional experience for patients, families, providers, and payers.

As a key member of the rehabilitation team, you will evaluate patient eligibility for intensive rehabilitation services, coordinate pre-admission processes, and support seamless transitions into care. This position is ideal for a healthcare professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about patient-centered rehabilitation services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the pre-admission process for the inpatient rehabilitation unit
• Conduct clinical assessments to determine patient appropriateness for intensive rehabilitation services
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, care coordination teams, and insurance providers
• Evaluate patients’ medical needs, therapy tolerance, nursing requirements, and discharge planning potential
• Obtain prior authorizations and communicate financial responsibilities as needed
• Educate patients and families regarding rehabilitation programs, expectations, and routines
• Maintain accurate, concise, and timely clinical documentation
• Support utilization management activities within post-acute care
• Complete orientation and credentialing for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI)
• Adhere to all organizational safety standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Effectively prioritize workload and utilize resources responsibly

Required Education & Experience

• Current licensure as one of the following:
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Physical Therapist (PT)
• Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience
• Preferred experience working in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Current license to practice in the state of Nebraska
• Certification in Rehabilitation preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage conflict and navigate difficult conversations
• Excellent critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of regulatory agencies, standards, and compliance processes
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care

CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.