Transition Specialist Hospice RN OT PT or SLP

Company: CarePartners
Location: Hickory
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Introduction Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist for our Hospice and Home CareTeam with CarePartners! We are seeking a RN, OT, PT, or SLP for this position! Benefits CarePartners offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: - Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. - Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. - Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing - 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock - Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. - Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more - Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts - Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships - Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) - Colleague recognition program - Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) - Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are seeking a Clinical Rehab Specialist with Hospice and Home Care for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply! Job Summary and Qualifications Job Summary: This position acts as a coordinator between internal and external referral sources, and acute inpatient rehab operations. The Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for establishing relationships with case managers, physicians, payors, and other referral sources. The Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist will ensure appropriate patient placement through clinical screenings and assessments in collaboration with both hospital Case Management and the Rehab Medical Director. The Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist works closely with hospital case management to ensure a responsive and smooth flowing referral and admission process for the inpatient acute rehab program. Position Requirements: Minimum requirements: 1. Licensed Professional in a clinical health care specialty (i.e. RN, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Therapist). 2. Current state licensure in clinical practice area or eligible for state license transfer. 3. Graduate of an accredited school in clinical specialty. 4. Minimum 2 years recent clinical care experience. 5. Professional appearance. 6. Effective verbal, written and persuasive communication skills. 7. Computer and keyboarding skills (25 wpm minimum). 8. Ability to work with others to ensure quality patient care. 9. Organization and time management skills. 10. Strong problem solving skills. 11. Interpersonal skills. 12. Continuous focus on excellence in work environment. Preferred requirements: 1. BCLS certification (AHA) 2. Pass CARE tool credentialing, when available via UDS 3. If RN, CRRN preferred and / or achieve within 2 years of accepting position. 4. Clinical experience in the care and management of the Inpatient Rehabilitation patient. 5. Experience as a clinical liaison coordinating admissions for inpatient rehabilitation preferred. 6. Persistent and persuasive when faced with challenging circumstances. 7. Ability to analyze data related to referral opportunities. 8. Skilled strategy planning and goal setting. 9. Ability to build strong relationships with referral sources while being engaging, accountable and responsive. 10. Self-directed with problem solving capability. 11. Ability to navigate a medical record for determination of medical necessity for an IRF admission. 12. Ability to analyze clinical data looking at diagnosis and comorbidities that will demonstrate the patients’ complete medical picture. 13. Experienced in speaking in medical terminology with physicians, case managers, therapists about disease states, comorbidities, and patient care. - (DL) Driver License - Bachelors Degree, or Masters Degree CarePartners Health Services, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is a healthcare organization serving western North Carolina and offering a full continuum of post-acute care. Located in Asheville, North Carolina, it’s services include a Rehabilitation Hospital, Home Health, Outpatient Rehabilitation, Hospice, Palliative Care, Private Duty, PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) and Orthotics & Prosthetics. With more than 1,200 colleagues and 400 volunteers, CarePartners Health Services is dedicated to helping people of western North Carolina live full and productive lives, despite illness, injury, disability or issues related to aging. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. {{"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder }} If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Rehab Specialist Hospice and Home Care opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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