Community Liaison (Oahu, Hawaii - Call-in)

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A rehabilitation hospital is seeking a Community Liaison I to identify potential patients and promote services. The role requires a clinical background with a current professional license in Hawaii. Key responsibilities include pre-admission screening and marketing hospital programs. Ideal candidates will have strong assessment skills and at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist in Hawaii.
• Current BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license in Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-admission assessment screening and admission of patients to services.
• Identify individuals who benefit from program services.
• Promote and market programs and services.

Skills

Clinical experience

Excellent assessment skills

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Graduate from accredited Nursing/Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy school or Master’s in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Community Liaison I
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Reports To: Community Liaison Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The REHAB Community Liaison I performs activities and duties related to potential patient identification, pre admission assessment screening, and admission of patients to services along the rehabilitation continuum of care. The primary role of the REHAB Community Liaison I is two-fold: 1) to identify individuals who meet program criteria and who will benefit from program services, and 2) to promote and market REHAB’s programs and services. The Community Liaison I works under the direction of the Community Liaison Manager. In the course of performing job duties, the REHAB Community Liaison I also serves as a clinical practitioner, educator, advocate, consultant, facilitator, negotiator and collaborator.

Starting Wage: $36.37/hour.

The posted wage is the current starting wage for this position. Actual wage is dependent on the applicant's relevant experience and qualifications for this position. The wage range for this position may be subject to change in the future depending on a variety of factors such as market conditions, business needs, legal developments, and other appropriate factors.

Job Specifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Licensure:

• Current license as a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Hawaii.
• Current BLS certification
• Valid State of Hawaii driver’s license

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing, Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy, or Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology.

Skills/Experience:

• Two (2) years minimum clinical or related experience (case management, rehabilitation, primary care, chronic disease management, home health care).
• Excellent assessment skills and understanding of the insurance and managed care arenas.
• Demonstrated expertise in analysis and decision making.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and time management skills.
• Familiarity with the resources available for use in assessing regulations and the parameters of third-party reimbursement.
• Experience with using personal computers.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification/Licensure:

• Certified Case Manager.

Skills/Experience:

• Experience in the rehabilitation of chronically or catastrophically ill or injured individuals.