Community Liaison Home Health,

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhabit, Inc. is seeking a dedicated professional to manage relationships with referral sources, including physicians, hospitals, and health systems, to drive referral growth.

You will educate partners on Enhabit services and post-acute care requirements to improve patient transitions and outcomes. The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of healthcare regulations, and the ability to operate in an in-office setting to support teams and supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, marketing, or related field, or graduate of nursing/therapy/social work school.
• Equivalent work experience may substitute for degree requirements.
• Two years of healthcare business development, community relations, marketing, or sales experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing Medicare home health and hospice operations.
• Valid state driver license and automobile liability insurance required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Clinical license required if performing clinical duties; home health/hospice experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic referral systems and Homecare Homebase (HCHB) preferred.
• Established relationships with physicians, hospitals or senior living communities are a plus.
• In-office attendance is essential for supervision, teamwork, and task completion.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary relationship manager between Enhabit and referral sources such as physicians, hospitals, and health systems to drive referral growth.
• Educates referral sources and care partners on Enhabit services and program requirements to support post-acute care transitions.
• Promotes high-quality patient outcomes, care transitions, and satisfaction among patients and referral sources.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public relations

Presentation skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field

Graduate of nursing/therapy/social work program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Looking for a career that makes a difference every day? Discover a rewarding career at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers. Consistently recognized as a great place to work, Enhabit delivers exceptional care and fosters a collaborative culture that supports professional growth and ongoing development.

Overview

With strong organizational stability, a commitment to excellence, and careers rooted in purpose, Enhabit empowers team members to build forward-moving careers while expanding what’s possible for care in the home.

The Enhabit Advantage

Enhabit offers competitive benefits designed to support well-being and help employees thrive in every stage of their careers. Eligible employees receive:

• Generous paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Incentive bonus opportunities
• Continuing education and scholarship opportunities

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary relationship manager between the company and referral sources including physicians, physician practices, hospitals, health systems, inpatient facilities, senior living communities, professional associations, and other healthcare organizations or progressional. Supports referral growth by providing awareness and education of company services and program requirements to referral sources, patients, families, caregivers and community partners to help navigate post-acute care transitions with the goal of improving patient outcomes, supporting care transition, and promoting exceptional quality and patient / referral source satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Required to have Bachelor's Degree in, healthcare administration, marketing, or related field or a graduate of an approved school of nursing, therapy or social work. Equivalent years of equivalent work experience is considered in lieu of degree requirements.
• Highly preferred graduate of an approved school of nursing, therapy or social work.
• Required minimum two years of experience in healthcare business development, community relations, marketing, or sales.
• Required demonstrated experience and understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing Medicare certified home health and hospice operations.
• Required to have and maintain a valid state driver license in the current state of residence.
• Required to have and maintain automobile liability insurance, as required by law.
• Required strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• If Clinical:
• Required to have and maintain clinical license, per state requirements to complete this job in accordance with applicable board’s rules.
• Highly preferred experience in home health, hospice, post-acute care, or related healthcare services.
• Preferred previous experience using electronic referral systems and Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
• Preferred established relationships with physicians, hospitals or senior living communities and other referral sources.
• Must maintain dependable transportation in good working condition and be able to safely drive in all types of weather conditions.
• Oral communication, written communication, fluency in English, active listening.
• Demonstrated intermediate technology skills. Especially Microsoft office, including word and excel.
• Other than for designated full-time remote positions, in-office attendance is essential in order to achieve Enhabit objectives, including but not limited to, effective supervision, teamwork, task completion, and other position objectives.
• Enhabit does not waive this essential function by permitting duties to be performed remotely on occasion to accommodate temporary personal needs, such as appointments, or to operate in crises beyond its control, such as during a natural disaster or pandemic

Additional Information

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.