Medical Care Evaluator

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital  150 Flanders Road Westborough, MA  01581 Full time, 40 hours Essential Functions :

• 1.             Conducts an in-depth pre-assessment of the potential candidate for admission inclusive                 of required interviews and documentation of all screening and utilization review data. 2.             Determines if the patient is likely to benefit significantly from an intense hospital                 level rehabilitation program or extensive inpatient evaluation. 3.             Provides representation at and presentation of pre-admission screening information as                 necessary to the admissions department and when indicated, performs re-assessments                 to ensure the admission is reasonable and necessary. 4.            Maintains good relationships with hospital discharge planners and provides continuous                 updating of Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital’s programmatic information.                 5.             Participates in patient / family orientation by conducting hospital tours to ensure a                 smooth transition to hospital.

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