Clinical Rehab Specialist

Title : Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Type : Full time

Your experience matters

At Kindred Hospital - Houston Medical Center , 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 Houston Medical Center is a specialized inpatient rehab program located on the hospital’s fourth floor. It’s designed for patients recovering from serious conditions like stroke, brain or spinal cord injury, orthopedic trauma, neurological disorders, amputation, or other complex illnesses.

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.

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.