Clinical Liaison: Rehab Referrals & Admissions

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital System is seeking a Clinical Liaison in Traverse City, MI. This role evaluates, coordinates and facilitates relevant referrals for inpatient rehab, requiring advanced clinical judgement, strategic outreach and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality patient transitions and territory growth.

Primary responsibilities include business development with referral sources, admissions coordination, and maintaining strong relationships with hospital

Qualifications

• Active degree in nursing, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic trainer or speech therapy.
• Applicable state licensure is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience in inpatient rehab, acute care, or post-acute setting.
• Proficient in clinical documentation in electronic medical record platforms.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, ability to educate and influence across disciplines.
• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Builds and grows relationships with referral sources and case managers to drive census growth.
• Coordinates admissions in collaboration with hospital staff and refers physicians to determine admission plans.
• Maintains knowledge about referral hospitals and patient populations; supports communication with networks and partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Educating across disciplines

Driver's license

Education

Nursing/Social Work/PT/OT/SLP degree

Tools

EMR documentation proficiency

Job description

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital System is seeking a Clinical Liaison in Traverse City, MI. This role evaluates, coordinates and facilitates relevant referrals for inpatient rehab, requiring advanced clinical judgement, strategic outreach and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality patient transitions and territory growth.

Primary responsibilities include business development with referral sources, admissions coordination, and maintaining strong relationships with hospital