MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City, IA

Acute Rehab Unit

If you love healthcare but would like to try something new this may be the opportunity for you!

• Reviews patient medical charts and understands pharmaceuticals, test results, therapy evaluations, pre-existing conditions, and has a general medical knowledge of the patient.
• Interacts clearly and professionally with patients and families, while gathering additional clinical information and past history.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify patients for potential admission into the system.
• Completes detailed Pre-Admission Screens, according to facility policies and procedures, policies and procedures, and payer requirements.
• Targets area research including analysis of like programs and alternative levels of care.
• Provides patient updates to physicians, payers, case managers, social workers and other relevant persons.
• Develops educational and community relations plans in consultation with Program Director, Medical Director, and Nurse Manager.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families, healthcare providers, employers, clients and team members.
• Participates in team meetings along with Medical Director, Program Director, Nurse Manager, Therapy Coordinator, and others, as applicable.
• Functions as a resource for and provides team members with in-service/cross-training on acute rehabilitation criteria, diagnostic case mix management, coding, etc., as applicable.
• Participates in Clinical Program Development as identified through market demand.
• Educates specific specialized physicians on quality, programs, accreditations, and regulations on inpatient acute rehabilitation.

• College degree required.

• Valid driver's license.
• Clinical Licensure required. (RN/ OT/ PT/ SLP)

• Two years of former marketing/sales experience.
• 2+ years demonstrated full life cycle sales experience from lead generation, educating the client, persistent follow up and follow through on all leads, issues and success stories.
• Strong preference given to candidates who have previously operating in the sales function of a medical device, institutional pharmaceutical or healthcare setting company.
• Consideration will be given to those with prior Durable Medical Equipment and / or Home Health and /or Hospice.
• Previously demonstrated experience working in a clinical setting where they were directly involved with patient diagnosis and/or assessing acuity for complex patients/residents.