Clinical Liaison

Lifepoint Health®; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Clinical Liaison in Austin. You will build referral networks, coordinate intake and pre-admission screening, and perform on-site clinical judgments to assess admission needs.

Applicants should hold clinical licensure (RN/LVN/PT/PTA/OT/COTA/SLP/RT or MSW) and have EMR experience, with a valid driver's license. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Clinical licensure as one of RN/LVN/PT/PTA/OT/COTA/SLP/RT or MSW is required.
• Experience with clinical assessment and EMR systems is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains referral relationships to drive admissions to the hospital.
• Coordinate in-take and pre-admission screening processes.
• Perform on-site clinical judgment to determine admission appropriateness.
• Communicate options and expectations to patients and families.
• Secure information on patients' resources and benefits.
• Serve as initial contact for external case management, payors, and discharge planners.

Skills

Clinical assessment

EMR systems

Valid driver's license

Education

Clinical licensure (RN/LVN/PT/PTA/OT/COTA/SLP/RT or MSW)

Job description

Full-time

Your experience matters

At Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, we put your well-being first-because when you're taken care of, you can take even better care of others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Clinical Liaison joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Clinical Liaison who excels in this role:

• Builds and maintains referral relationships to drive appropriate admissions to the hospital
• Assist and coordinate in-take and pre-admission screening process
• Perform on-site (typically in referring facility) clinical judgment to determine appropriateness of patient for admission
• Communicates to patients and family's rehabilitation and facility options. Communicates to patients determined appropriate for admission the patient's expectations and requirements for participation
• Secures information relating to patients' resources and benefits
• Functions as initial contact for external case management and discharge planner personnel with payors and hospital facilities

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have Clinical Licensure as an RN, LVN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, RT or MSW. Additional requirements include:

• Previous clinical experience preferred, with demonstrated skills in clinical assessment and EMR systems
• Valid driver's license

About Us

Central Texas Rehabilitation is a 50 bed hospital located in Austin, Texas and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.