Inpatient Rehab Unit Coverage

Unit Details:
– 20 bed capacity focused on 100% adult rehab
– Average daily patient load: 10-20

Coverage Reason:
– Coverage needed due to Physiatrist vacation

Schedule and Coverage:
– Working hours primarily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
– Flexibility for partial days with online admissions approval
– Important team conferences on Tuesdays and Fridays starting at 8 a.m.
– Responsibilities include only inpatient rehab; no outpatient clinic duty
– Possible weekend post-admission evaluations with prior notice

Available Resources:
– 24-hour lab and anesthesia department
– EMR system: Cerner
– Trauma Level: III

Certification Requirements:
– Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Required Procedures and Documentation:
– Pre-admission screening review and documentation as per CMS Guidelines
– Weekly care plan documentation
– Discharge summary and medication reconciliation
– Conducting and documenting post-admission evaluations and face-to-face visits
– Completion of IPOCS and PAPE/H

Submission Requirements:
– Must be Board Certified; Board Eligible not accepted
– Valid Michigan License required at submission; no exceptions
– Provider must be local with a clean background for expedited credentialing
– Certifications Required: BLS, Board Certified

Additional Information:
– No on-call responsibilities
– Expenses for travel such as car rental and mileage must adhere to specific coverage policies, and accommodation taxes will not be reimbursed

Weekend Responsibilities:
– Potential for post-admission evaluations, with advance notice provided

Make sure all submission requirements are met for consideration.