Rehabilitation Coordinator

Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation?

Life is full of choices—and where you choose to work is one of the most important. Christiana Care is consistently ranked among the top 100 hospitals in the U.S. and is nationally recognized for clinical excellence. Choose a team that offers meaningful career advancement and the opportunity to make a direct impact on health in our community.

We are seeking a Rehabilitation Coordinator to join The Center for Rehabilitation  this role, you will be responsible and accountable for overseeing the Uniform Data System/Preferred Payment System (UDS/PPS) process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to regulatory agencies to support appropriate reimbursement.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the pre-admission process for The Center for Rehabilitation.
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record and admissions-support platforms to support the admissions workflow.
• Prepare and provide summaries of admission and pre-admission documentation for review with the Medical Director.
• Serve as a professional liaison between The Center for Rehabilitation and referral sources, including external caregivers and partners.
• Provide education to patients and families about the Center's services, setting expectations for acute rehab to support positive outcomes and an excellent patient experience.
• Educate referral sources about the acute rehab admissions process and assist them in identifying appropriate candidates for admission.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, payers, employers, providers, vendors, and other healthcare team members.
• Serve as an expert resource to the healthcare team, monitoring documentation and ensuring sufficient information is gathered for referral decisions.
• Assist with data collection and the implementation of action plans for CMS, JCAHO, AHA quality initiatives, and Christiana Care performance goals.
• Collaborate with hospital performance improvement efforts, providing additional documentation as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility–Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF‑PAI).
• Verify the accuracy of information collected in the Uniform Data System.
• Review admission documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Audit charts to ensure IRF‑PAI scoring aligns with medical record documentation.
• This position will require travel between Christiana Care and referral locations

Education & Experience Requirements

• Master's or higher degree in Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy; or Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing or social work
• Minimum of three (3) years clinical rehabilitation experience and/or insurance rehabilitation experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
• Active DE license as an RN, Social Worker, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist required
• Related work experience in Utilization Management, Case Management, and/or Home Care preferred

Christiana Care Offers

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
• Generous PTO
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Twelve weeks of paid parental leave
• Annual  membership and backup dependent care benefits
• Financial coaching and retirement planning services
• Fitness and wellness reimbursements
• Extensive discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, entertainment, and more

If you're inspired to make a difference, we invite you to become a Christiana Care caregiver!

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.