Rehabilitation Admissions Consultant

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**Overview** This role is for a Rehabilitation Admissions Consultant at Life Anncron rehabilitation unit in North West Province, within Life Healthcare. Reporting to the Rehabilitation Practice Manager, the consultant is responsible for engaging with internal and external stakeholders to promote the unit, assess patients for rehabilitation, manage admissions, conduct case management, and liaise with funders. **What you will do** * Travel and conduct patient assessments at acute hospital or home and coordinate admissions to the rehabilitation unit for all patients. * Liaise with funders to obtain authorization for admissions and ongoing case management during patient stay. * Communicate effectively with the rehab team, funders and referring colleagues, patients and their families during the patients stay at the rehabilitation unit. * Manage the rehab accounts and credit risk. * Build positive relationships with referring doctors, nursing staff and funders. * Develop a marketing strategy for rehabilitation applicable to the catchment area, referral base and funders. * Implement the marketing strategy to promote and maintain a strategic relationship with all key internal and external stakeholders. * Coordinate CPD events and special events and celebratory days. * Coordinate internal and external communication. * Maintain a referral and stakeholder database. * Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation. * Promote and grow new business and participate in the implementation of new products. Active participation in national RAC forum. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Enrolled or Registered Nurse or Therapist with current registration with HPCSA or SANC. * Excellent organizational skills are essential. * Computer Literacy is very essential. * Knowledge of accounts management is essential. * Experience in hospital Case Management would be an advantage. * ICDIO Coding [CPT trained would be an advantage. * Clinical experience in neurology, neurosurgery or rehabilitation would be an advantage. * Ability to liaise and build good working relationships especially with referring specialists and hospitals. * Knowledge of the hospital industry and experience with Managed Care Organization, Medical Aids and Impilo. Own transport and valid drivers' license. * Results orientation, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills are very important for this position. **Who should apply** An Enrolled or Registered Nurse or Therapist with current registration with HPCSA or SANC is required. The ideal candidate must possess essential excellent organizational skills, computer literacy, and knowledge of accounts management. They should be capable of liaising and building strong working relationships, particularly with referring specialists and hospitals. Knowledge of the hospital industry, Managed Care Organizations, Medical Aids, and Impilo is necessary, along with having their own transport and a valid driver's license. Advantageous experience includes hospital Case Management, ICD10 Coding (CPT trained), and clinical experience in neurology, neurosurgery, or rehabilitation. The role calls for individuals who are results-oriented, pay attention to detail, have excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrate competencies such as problem-solving, resilience, time management, effective communication (verbal & written), relationship building, customer responsiveness, and influencing skills. **Deadline** 13th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/rehabilitation-admissions-consultant-life-healthcare Source: myjobmag

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