Clinical Rehab Navigator

Your future role at a glance

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Facility: Partial Remote | Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital

Schedule: Day Shift | PRN

Salary Range: $48.00 - $50.00

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Serve as a strategic bridge between referral sources and inpatient operations, fostering strong relationships with physicians and payors to drive patient admission volume.
• Conduct expert clinical assessments and on-site evaluations to ensure appropriate patient selection in collaboration with the medical team.
• Design and deliver impactful educational programs and in-services for healthcare professionals to enhance community awareness and referral quality.
• Act as a dedicated clinical resource for patients and families, providing essential guidance and support throughout the rehabilitation transition.
• Partner in the development of business plans and promotional strategies to elevate the unit’s market presence and operational growth.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

•  One or more of the following required:
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  •  Rehab Therapist specializing in Physical Therapy (RPT) credentialed from the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drivers License preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.