Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist at Lifepoint Health

Title: Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

Your experience matters!

At Kindred Hospital Sugar Land, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. 

The Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) at Kindred Hospital Sugar Land is a standout feature of the facility, offering focused inpatient rehab for patients recovering from serious illness or injury. Here are the key highlights:

• Specialized Rehab Programs: Tailored for individuals recovering from stroke, brain or spinal cord injury, orthopedic trauma, neurological conditions, or amputation. The goal is to restore independence and function.
• Modern Facilities: The ARU includes 11 newly renovated private rooms, a state-of-the-art rehab gym, and dedicated spaces for dining and activities—all designed to create a comfortable, home-like environment.
• Therapy Intensity: Patients receive at least 15 hours of therapy per week, guided by a multidisciplinary team under the direction of a physiatrist (a doctor specializing in rehab medicine).
• Seamless Transition: Because the ARU is located within Kindred Hospital Sugar Land, patients can move directly from long-term acute care to rehabilitation without transferring to a different facility.
• Outdoor Mobility Areas: The hospital includes outdoor spaces where patients can practice walking and meet with family, supporting both physical and emotional recovery.

As a Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute:
The Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist will be responsible for development and implementation of educational and community relations activities which will support awareness and utilization of the rehabilitation program's services. The incumbent will also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible team fashion. This incumbent will demonstrate knowledge as Acute Rehabilitation content expert.
Essential Functions:
 Ability to review patient medical charts and understand pharmaceuticals, test results, therapy evaluations, pre-existing conditions, and have a general medical knowledge of the patient.
 Ability to clearly and professionally interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers while gathering additional clinical information and past history.
 Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify patients for potential admission into the system.
 Complete detailed Pre-Admission Screens, as applicable, according to facility policies and procedures, KHRS policies and procedures, and payer requirements, as applicable.
 Target area research including analysis of like programs and alternative levels of care.
 Schedule meetings; arrange conferences and group events for medical professionals including potential and existing referral sources, doctors, nurses, social workers and other health care professional.
 Provide patient updates to physicians, payers, case managers, social workers and other relevant persons.
 Maintain solid working relationships with new and existing referral sources by providing excellent after-sales service.
 Participate in direct contact with patients and patient representatives as required for clinical services, for educational services as requested by patients, or for quality assurance.
 Develop educational and community relations plans in consultation with Program Director, Medical Director, and host hospital CEO.
 Maintain effective communication and listening skills with patients, families, healthcare providers, employers, clients and team members.
 Complete monthly operations summary report.
 Prepare reports and weekly plans within CRM tool as well asterritory analysis and submitting t hem to management.
 Consult with corporate Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Consultants, and Denials Management Department.
 Participate in team meetings along with Medical Director, Program Director, Nurse Manager, Therapy Coordinator, and others, as applicable.
 Function as a resource for and provide team members with in-service/cross-training on acute rehabilitation criteria, diagnostic case mix management, coding, etc., as applicable.
 Contribute to development of improved efficiency and productivity of program clinical/administrative functions.
 Participate in continuing education/professional development activities.
 Regularly attend industy events, training, company meetings, briefings, and educational workshops.
 Participate in Clinical Program Development as identified through market demand.
 Educate specific specialized physicians on quality, programs, accreditations, and regulations on inpatient acute rehabilitation, as applicable.
 Participate in program quality management activities. Collect quality review data. Participate in survey preparation activities. Interact with assigned program consultant. Participate in unit safety activities.
 Ability to analyze market data to indentify opportunities within the acute rehabilitation program.
 Ability to research and analyze competitors market success.
 Contribute to the delivery of cost effective care.
 Other duties as assigned.
 Approximate percent of time required to travel: 80%

Qualifications and requirements:
Education:
 At a minimum, should be a graduate of a four year college program with a bachelor’s degree in a health related, business or marketing area of concentration, nursing or therapy preferred.
Licenses/Certification:
 Applicable and current clinical license to practice in accordance with the state
 Valid driver’s license and own reliable transportation required.
Experience:
 A track record of successful experience in a health care setting, strong interpersonal skills, and experience working with physicians, nursing management, discharge planners, case managers, and social workers.
 Clinical experience is required.
 

About us
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”