Nursing Assistant-Certified Nursing Assistant / Inpatient Rehab Unit / Full-time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Rehab Liaison evaluates and
assesses potential candidates and facilitates the admission process
for patients appropriate for CHRISTUS St. Vincent Hospital’s
Inpatient Rehabilitation Program. This individual also negotiates
length of stay with managed care organizations and performs
Utilization Review functions. Serves as liaison with local and
surrounding communities and providers, enhancing their knowledge
and awareness of Rehabilitation Services at St. Vincent. Serves as
a rehabilitation consultant, with attention to the clients
rehabilitation potential, therapy and functional progress,
discharge plan and feasibility, special equipment needs,
rehabilitation services across the continuum of care, and care
transitions. Serves as contact person for the rehabilitation team,
internal admissions team, clients and external sources to enhance
outcomes. Requirements EDUCATION: Licensed Clinician (Nursing,
Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech Language
Pathologist) . Scope of practice must include patient
assessment/evaluation. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Current licensure
in New Mexico for applicable discipline. SKILLS: Demonstrated
accountability in assessment / evaluation Decision making Time
management Oral and written communication skills with individuals
and groups Must also possess working familiarity with
rehabilitation levels of care, as well as with the current managed
care environment related to those settings EXPERIENCE: Five years
of clinical experience, with at least two years in acute
rehabilitation setting. It is recommended that the individual also
possess at least two years of experience in management or a managed
care role. Experience in marketing, public relations, or community
education activities preferred. Experience with third party payor
requirements, resources and parameters also preferred. NATURE OF
SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Director Inpatient Rehabilitation
Services ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogens - A PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Must have a current and valid driver's license, and
be able to travel locally and long distance (within central and
Northern New Mexico). Moderate walking required, with occasional
need to transport advertising/educational materials.
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Santa Fe , Nursing Assistant-Certified Nursing Assistant / Inpatient Rehab Unit / Full-time, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
