Clinical Liaison

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped monthly bonus

Extensive onboarding & training

Job summary

Select Medical is seeking a Clinical Liaison (RN or RT/RRT) in Durham, NC to advocate for referred patients in pre-admission, coordinate care plans with physicians and families, and facilitate transfers.

You will work with physicians, discharge planners, and payer teams to remove barriers to access post-ICU care. Full-time, Monday–Friday 8–5, with onboarding and training.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Respiratory Therapist (RT) License. Will consider other designations like LPN, PT, OT, etc., upon further review.
• Ability to complete clinical assessments of medically complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Work with physicians, discharge planners, and patients' families to plan the best continuum of care after an ICU or post-surgical stay by utilizing your strong clinical background, payer knowledge, and problem‑solving skills.
• Perform clinical assessments of referred patients, then counsel with patients' families to assist them in making the best care decisions for their loved one.
• Partner with hospital case managers and physicians to create a smooth pre‑admission and transfer process through removing payer‑related and operational barriers for patients getting into our highly effective level of care.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Communication

Relationship building

Clinical assessments

Payer knowledge

Care coordination

Education

RN License

RT License (or equivalent)

Job description

Clinical Liaison ( RN or RT/RRT )

Select Specialty Hospital/Regency Hospital

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH)

Annual Salary Range: $70,000 - $95,000 depending on years of relevant work experience. Plus uncapped monthly bonus potential.

A day in the life

You’ll advocate for referred patients in the pre-admission process by collaborating with clinical teams to assess patient needs. You will serve as a resource for healthcare professionals by fostering relationships within medical facilities. With clinical expertise and problem‑solving skills, you’ll also coordinate care plans with physicians and families. Additionally, you will facilitate patient transfers and address barriers to accessing specialized post‑ICU care.

• Full-time: Monday-Friday 8-5 PM
• Competitive Salary plus Uncapped Monthly Bonus Incentives
• Extensive onboarding & training program

What a Clinical Liaison Does

At Select Medical, we live by a shared commitment called The Select Medical Way. It means always putting patients first, making a positive impact in the community where we live and work, staying curious and open to new ideas, delivering top‑quality care, and doing the right thing—even when it’s hard.

Key Responsibilities

• You will work with physicians, discharge planners, and patients' families to plan the best continuum of care after an ICU or post-surgical stay by utilizing your strong clinical background, payer knowledge, and problem‑solving skills.
• Perform clinical assessments of referred patients, then counsel with patients' families to assist them in making the best care decisions for their loved one.
• Partner with hospital case managers and physicians to create a smooth pre‑admission and transfer process through removing payer‑related and operational barriers for patients getting into our highly effective level of care.

Required Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Respiratory Therapist (RT) License. Will consider other designations like LPN, PT, OT, etc., upon further review.
• Ability to complete clinical assessments of medically complex patients.

Preferred skills that will make you a successful Clinical Liaison:

• Demonstrated success in patient advocacy.
• Superior communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Prior healthcare marketing or business development experience is preferred, but extensive training is provided on this piece.