Patient Transition Liaison

Pathways Healthcare, Llc; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Pathways Healthcare, Llc is seeking a Hospice Liaison to support patients as they transition from home health to palliative or hospice care. You will evaluate patient needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and ensure timely, safe transitions while maintaining strong relationships with internal departments and referral partners.

You will build relationships with home health, palliative, and hospice teams, communicate with case managers and physicians, and coordinate admissions and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of healthcare and/or marketing experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable learning and using new technology.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability.
• Paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with home health, palliative, and hospice teams.
• Communicate regularly with case managers and physicians about patient status.
• Meet with patients and families to assess needs and readiness for hospice care.
• Coordinate with physicians, clinical teams, facilities, and caregivers to ensure smooth transitions.
• Update internal teams on admission schedules.
• Support the opening and growth of new centers.
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and daily operational briefings.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report incidents and safety concerns promptly.
• Follow infection control guidelines and safety procedures.
• Attend required trainings and complete monthly education modules.
• Listen to and respond appropriately to patient and family feedback.
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain required authorizations.
• Meet a quota of 12 hospice admissions per month.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Tech-savvy / learning new technology

Driver’s license

Healthcare experience

Job description

Pathways Healthcare is a leading, physician- and nurse practitioner-led home health and hospice organization, committed to redefining recovery through comprehensive, patient-centered care. Our innovative Medical Rehabilitation Program offers a meaningful alternative to institutional rehab, helping people heal at home, with dignity and purpose. As one of the first home health agencies to adopt AI-assisted documentation, we're investing in tools that give our clinicians time back – saving 5 to 10 hours per week! We have made a deliberate decision not to raise our productivity expectations, so the patients and clinicians win in the end. Technology handles the paperwork and your clinical judgment stays at the center of every note!

We are proud to have ranked in Boston Globe's Top Places to Work in Massachusetts and USA Today's Best Places to Work in the United States since 2023!

About the Role:

The Hospice Liaison plays a key role in fulfilling Pathways’ mission by supporting our patients in their continuum of care from home health to palliative care and/or hospice care. The Hospice Liaison assists in evaluating patient needs, collaborating closely with internal clinical teams, and ensuring seamless, timely, and safe transitions between Pathways divisions. They collect and verify required patient information, communicate updates to interdisciplinary teams, and maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external referral partners.

Why Join Pathways?

• Work in a supportive team environment and amazing corporate culture.
• Impact patients' lives directly by providing in-home care.
• Opportunities for continued growth and professional development.
• Main Office location: Westwood, MA
• Job Type: Full Time
• Schedule: Monday - Friday Role is primarily remote; in-office meetings as required.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with home health, palliative, and hospice teams
• Communicate regularly with case managers and physicians about patient status
• Meet with patients and families to assess needs and readiness for hospice care
• Coordinate with physicians, clinical teams, facilities, and caregivers to ensure smooth and timely transitions
• Update internal teams on any changes to admission schedules
• Support the opening and growth of new centers
• Participate in in-services, meetings, and daily operational briefings
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Report incidents and safety concerns promptly
• Follow infection control guidelines and safety procedures
• Attend required trainings and complete monthly education modules
• Listen to and respond appropriately to patient and family feedback
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain required authorizations
• Meet a quota of 12 hospice admissions per month

Qualifications:

• At least two years of healthcare and/or marketing experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable learning and using new technology
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Paid time off

Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're motivated by purpose, driven by performance, and passionate about patient-centered care, we’d love to meet you.