UR Coordinator

Brentwood Hospital, a 260‑bed psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility located in Shreveport, Louisiana, is seeking a dynamic Utilization Review Coordinator to join our team of dedicated professionals. The coordinator will monitor utilization of continuum services and optimize reimbursement for the facility, proactively ensuring appropriate care and efficient resource use. Essential Job Functions Conducts initial reviews, monitors for appropriateness & need for referral to Business Office and/or physician. Conducts concurrent and extended stay reviews; is pro‑active and independent in gathering information for reviews from the patient record; takes the initiative to seek information from the treatment team. Actively interprets managed care, Medicare, Medicaid polices and services as a resource for the treatment team. Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Qualifications EDUCATION: BS or BA preferred EXPERIENCE: Mental Health experience preferred SCHEDULE: Determined by the Director of Utilization Review according to the needs of the facility EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Hospital Services Inc.