Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

The Acute Rehab Coordinator is accountable for the overall coordination service inclusive of program development, marketing, operational flow, efficiency and effectiveness of Acute Rehab Program. Serves as a liaison between physicians, staff, external facilities and payers and promotes referral development activities. This individual communicates to the Nursing and Operational Directors, Medical Directors and Medical Staff regarding goal accomplishments, market growth, regulatory readiness, operational efficiency and recommendations for improvement. The Coordinator serves as a professional role model, leader, mentor, technical and clinical resource for reporting staff and other members of the health team.

Major Position Responsibilities:

The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

• Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
• Liaison between the attending staff, acute care nursing staff and external facilities, as appropriate. Coordinates and arranges timely admission, transfers and discharges of patients to the determined care setting. Completes all necessary paperwork for admissions and statistical reporting.
• Assist Rehabilitation Services Leadership in quantifying budget projections and variances. Reports ongoing performance to the executive council and the governing board as appropriate. Assists with the needs for staffing, scheduling, supplies, equipment and budget.
• Supports and participates in the assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of performance improvement activities in accordance with the department plan. Responsible for ensuring program growth and development through community outreach and general marketing of services.
• Completes onsite assessments for potential admission of external referrals.
• Obtains pre-authorizations from insurance payer and ongoing authorizations as required. Compiles and tracks department utilization and statistical information.
• Adheres to Federal, State and The Joint Commission regulations governing the operation of the department. Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified with the Medical Center. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function and strives to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
• Participates in weekly interdisciplinary patient care conferences.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Qualifications:

• Three (3) years’ progressive leadership or supervisory/management experience, required.
• Two (2) years’ of clinical practice in acute care setting, required.
• Must have working knowledge of Medicare admission and reimbursement criteria.
• Experience in Utilization Management and/or Discharge Planning, preferred.
• Knowledge and proficiency of standard office equipment (i.e., fax, photocopier), personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, internet), required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, required.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, required.
• Strong Customer Service skills, required.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Registered Nursing or Speech Therapy, required.

Licenses:

• Current California Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Registered Nursing or Speech Therapy license, required.
• Current driver’s license, required.
• Current auto insurance, required.

Certification:

• Current BLS certification; American Heart Association Healthcare Provider, required.
• Maintain unit specific certifications, as required.

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.

*Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience.

To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral.)

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.