Clinical Liaison PRN - Anderson Hospital

Mercy Health Partners; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Liaison to enhance referral development for its Acute Rehabilitation Unit. This role is crucial for building relationships with physicians and payers, ensuring patient placements, and identifying new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will engage in community outreach and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care. Join a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and educational assistance. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare community.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement savings contributions

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in RN, Social Work, SLP, PT, or OT.
• 3-5 years experience in acute rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with referral sources and ensure patient placement.
• Conduct community outreach and market the rehabilitation unit.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Relationship Management

Business Development

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Position Overview

The Clinical Liaison is responsible for referral development activities related to the Mercy Acute Rehabilitation Unit. The role acts as a liaison between internal and external referral sources and internal operations. The liaison will participate in community and corporate events, reflecting the organization's mission, core values, and ethics.

Key Responsibilities

1. Establish and maintain relationships with physicians, payers, and other referral sources.
2. Ensure appropriate patient placement through clinical assessments and screening in collaboration with the internal team.
3. Identify and qualify new business development opportunities, overseeing capture management and proposal development processes.
4. Conduct sales calls on existing and potential referral sources to maintain a steady flow of referrals and address issues as they arise.
5. Proactively seek opportunities to increase profitability, efficiency, and market share.
6. Follow-up on internal and external problems related to referral and admission processes to ensure rapid solutions.
7. Assist in updating and revising policies and procedures with the Facility Administrator/Program Director.
8. Provide team members with in-service and cross-training on acute rehabilitation criteria, diagnostic case management, coding, etc.
9. Schedule and conduct presentations and tours of the acute rehabilitation unit to referral sources, professionals, and families.
10. Market the unit through community outreach, including newspapers and television.
11. Collaborate with the Medical Director on patient admissions, completing detailed Pre-Admission Screens as per policies and payer requirements.
12. Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless care from admission to discharge.
13. Provide patient updates to physicians, payers, case managers, social workers, and other relevant parties.
14. Review patient medical charts and understand pharmaceuticals, test results, therapy evaluations, and pre-existing conditions.

Minimum Education and Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree required, with a major in RN, Social Work, SLP, PT, or OT.

Licensure/Certifications: Must hold a current, active BLS CPR card and be a graduate of an accredited RN/PT/OT/SLP program with current state licensure. Preferred: 3-5 years of experience in an acute rehabilitation setting.

Experience: At least 1 year of relevant experience.

Benefits

Our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance with AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plans when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational assistance
• And more

*Benefits may vary based on employment status.

Equal Opportunity Employment

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Mercy Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information or to request accommodations, contact [e-mail].