Clinical Liaison

Select Medical; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped monthly bonus

Extensive onboarding & training

Generous PTO & Sick Time

401(k) retirement plan matching

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital, a division of Select Medical, is seeking a Clinical Liaison (RN/RT) to advocate for referred patients and coordinate pre-admission and transfer processes with hospitals near Lexington, KY. The role includes daily travel to Lexington-area facilities and monthly visits to our Danville hospital.

You will collaborate with clinicians and families to assess patient needs, facilitate transfers, and address barriers to accessing post-ICU care.

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

• Plan the best continuum of care after ICU or post-surgical stay by utilizing clinical background, payer knowledge, and problem-solving skills.
• Counsel with patients' families to assist them in making the best care decisions.
• Coordinate pre-admission and transfer processes with hospital case managers and physicians to remove barriers to care.

Skills

RN License

RT License

Communication

Job description

Overview

Clinical Liaison ( RN / RRT )

Select Specialty Hospital

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH)

Annual salary ranges from $70,000 to $82,000 based on relevant work experience.

Uncapped Monthly Bonus Incentives in addition to base salary.

**This position calls on referring hospitals near Lexington, KY. The hired Liaison will travel to Lexington-area hospitals daily. They will travel to our hospital in Danville, KY once per month.

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 AM- 5 PM
• Competitive Salary plus Uncapped Monthly Bonus Incentives
• Extensive onboarding & training program

Who We Are

At Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 44,000 people across the country and provides quality care to tens of thousands of patients every day.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

What we're looking for in a Clinical Liaison

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.

Additional Data

Why Join Us:

• Earn More: Uncapped monthly bonus program

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
• Invest in Your Future:Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans