Clinical Liaison ( RN / RRT )

Select Specialty Hospital; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus uncapped monthly bonus incentives

Extensive onboarding & training program

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a dedicated healthcare professional to advocate for patients during the pre-admission process. This full-time role from Monday to Friday requires collaboration with clinical teams to assess patient needs and coordinate care plans with families and physicians.

A successful candidate will hold an RN or RT license, possess strong clinical assessment skills, and be capable of building relationships within medical facilities. Competitive salary and incentives are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Respiratory Therapist (RT) license required.
• Ability to conduct clinical assessments of complex patients.
• Experience in patient advocacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care plans with physicians and families.
• Assist in planning the continuum of care post-ICU.
• Remove operational barriers for patient transfers.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Respiratory Therapist (RT) license

LPN, PT, OT

Job description

About the Role

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

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 using your 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 by removing payer‑related and operational barriers for patients getting into our 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

• 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.