Clinical Liaison (CL)

Lifepoint Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health's Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Clinical Liaison to enhance patient admissions through expert relationship building and clinical assessments. Your role will involve coordinating intake processes and communicating essential information to patients and families. We prioritize employee well-being and offer comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, financial growth opportunities, and wellness programs.

Qualified candidates must possess a relevant clinical licensure and a bachelor's degree, alongside preferred clinical experience and skills. Join us in our mission to improve community health in Austin, Texas.

Qualifications

• Clinical Licensure as an RN, LVN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, RT, or MSW is required.
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in clinical assessment and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain referral relationships.
• Assist and coordinate intake and pre‑admission screening process.
• Perform on‑site clinical judgment for admission appropriateness.

Skills

Clinical assessment

EMR systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Clinical Licensure (RN, LVN, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP, RT, or MSW)

Job description

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
• Assists and coordinates intake and pre‑admission screening process
• Performs on‑site (typically in referring facility) clinical judgment to determine appropriateness of patient for admission
• Communicates to patients and families about rehabilitation and facility options; communicates to patients determined appropriate for admission the 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 and a bachelor’s degree. Additional requirements include:

• Previous clinical experience preferred, with demonstrated skills in clinical assessment and EMR systems

Valid driver’s license

Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.