Business Development Specialist / Clinical Liaison

LeaderStat; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan: $12,000 quarterly

Job summary

LeaderStat seeks a Clinical Liaison/Business Development Specialist in the Athens, GA area to drive referrals and admissions for a Long-Term Acute Care hospital. You will leverage strategic planning, community outreach, and clinical insight to grow market share and create durable partnerships with physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals.

The role emphasizes relationship development, care coordination, and education of partners about LTACH benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of business development experience in a healthcare environment
• 1+ year of experience in a clinical capacity
• License such as RN, LPN, or RT preferred
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the Athens market

Responsibilities

• Identify and increase market share through research, referrals, networking.
• Build and maintain relationships with physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate referrals and admissions for LTACH services.
• Educate referring partners on LTACH programs and services.
• Track referral activity and outcomes within the assigned territory.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Business development

Healthcare outreach

Strategic planning

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Active clinical license (RN/LPN/RT) preferred

Job description

Is Business Development in a healthcare setting your passion?

What Does a Clinical Liaison Do?

In this role, you will use your strategic business planning, community outreach, and analysis skills to drive patient referrals and admissions in the Athens market.

You will:

• Identify and increase market share through research, referrals, networking, and working with referral sources.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, hospitals, case managers, discharge planners, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support the comprehensive health needs of patients and families through assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy.
• Proactively initiate new client partnerships and cultivate durable relationships with prospective clients.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with key referral sources.
• Assist with clinical assessments to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Educate referring partners on the services and benefits of LTACH placement and programs.
• Coordinate the referral process and help move appropriate patients through assessment and admission.
• Track referral activity, admissions, presentations, relationship development, and other business development activity within the assigned territory.
• Travel extensively throughout the Athens-area market to develop and maintain referral relationships.

Compensation

Bonus/Incentive Plan: $12,000 every quarter

This position provides a significant performance-based earning opportunity for a successful Business Development Specialist / Clinical Liaison.

Educational Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Active clinical license such as RN, LPN, or RT strongly preferred
• 5+ years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree or license

Requirements

• 1+ year of business development experience in a healthcare environment OR
• 1+ year of experience in a clinical capacity
• Professional healthcare license such as RN, LPN, or RT preferred, although a strong sales background may also be considered
• Ability to influence and provide appropriate clinical evaluation and input regarding patients
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Self‑motivated, organized, and detail‑oriented
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the Athens market

About the Opportunity

This position is responsible for generating appropriate referrals for a Long-Term Acute Care hospital, completing clinical evaluations, and coordinating the admissions and approval process.

You will work directly with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to understand patient needs and determine how those patients may fit within LTACH services.

The role combines clinical knowledge, relationship development, community outreach, and business development—making it a strong opportunity for a healthcare professional who wants to move beyond traditional bedside care while remaining closely connected to patient care.