Hospice Partnerships & Care Coordination Lead

Guardian Hospice Care; Willow Grove (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Hospice Care is seeking a Hospice Clinical Liaison to establish and maintain relationships with healthcare providers, hospitals, and referral sources, promoting hospice services and benefits.

The role focuses on educating professionals, assessing eligibility, coordinating care, and supporting patients and families, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Strong organization and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to multitask across multiple referrals and stakeholders.
• Ability to enlist the cooperation of many people in furthering the program.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining relationships: Developing and nurturing relationships with healthcare providers, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other referral sources to generate referrals for hospice services.
• Educating healthcare professionals: Providing education and training to healthcare professionals about the benefits and services of hospice care, including pain and symptom management, emotional support, and end-of-life care.
• Assessing patient eligibility: Evaluating patients referred for hospice care to determine their eligibility based on hospice admission criteria, such as a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less.
• Conducting patient assessments: Collaborating with the hospice interdisciplinary team to assess patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs to develop an individualized care plan.
• Coordinating care: Facilitating the coordination of care between the hospice organization, healthcare providers, and other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care, ensuring a seamless transition from acute care to hospice care.
• Providing support and guidance: Offering emotional support and guidance to patients and their families, addressing their concerns and answering questions about hospice care.
• Documentation and reporting: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient interactions, referrals, and outcomes, and providing regular reports to the hospice organization on referral trends and outcomes.
• Participating in marketing activities: Collaborating with the marketing team to develop and implement marketing strategies to promote hospice services, including attending healthcare conferences, seminars, and community events.
• Staying updated on industry trends: Keeping abreast of the latest developments and trends in hospice care, healthcare regulations, and reimbursement policies to ensure compliance and provide accurate information to healthcare professionals.
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team: Working closely with the hospice interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers, to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Multitasking abilities

Job description

Guardian Hospice Care is seeking a Hospice Clinical Liaison to establish and maintain relationships with healthcare providers, hospitals, and referral sources, promoting hospice services and benefits.

The role focuses on educating professionals, assessing eligibility, coordinating care, and supporting patients and families, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.