Per-Diem Clinical Liaison (RN, PT, OT, SLP)

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 51,143 - 72,840; Part time

Job summary

Helen M. Simpson Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital seeks a Per Diem Clinical Liaison (RN, OT, PT, or SLP) to advocate for referred patients, collaborate with clinical teams, and coordinate care transitions.

You will build relationships with case managers and physicians, educate staff and families about rehab services, and support the referral process at referring hospitals.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure as RN, PT, OT, or SLP required.
• Multistate licensure based on geographical territory.

Responsibilities

• Creates target lists of contacts and decision makers in assigned hospitals.
• Educates referral sources on services provided by the hospital.
• Facilitates patient transfers and coordinates care plans with physicians and families.
• Develops strategies to grow market share in core hospital referrals.
• Works with leadership to identify opportunities for program expansion.

Skills

Clinical liaison

Relationship building

Sales & marketing

Pre-admission process

Care coordination

Job description

Helen M. Simpson Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital – A joint venture partnership between UPMC and Select Medical.

Position: Per Diem Clinical Liaison (RN, OT, PT, or SLP).

Rate: $45 per hour.

Schedule: as needed. The per diem liaison covers PTO and medical leave for full-time liaisons.

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‑acute care.

Position Summary

In this highly visible, challenging and rewarding position, you will assume a leadership role, developing and nurturing professional relationships with case managers, physicians and clinicians in acute care hospitals; educating staff, patients and families regarding rehabilitation services provided by our rehabilitation hospital. In addition, you will assess patients with rehab diagnosis, on‑site at referring hospitals for admission to the rehab hospital and manage the referral process.

Specific Duties

• Creates target lists of contacts and decision makers in assigned hospitals. Develops relationships, provides excellent customer service and educates referral sources on services provided by the hospital.
• Demonstrates positive referrer satisfaction and account retention.
• Educates potential patients and families on acute rehabilitation and benefits of program(s). Distributes collateral materials appropriately.
• Supports Sales and Marketing through educational programs, tours, meetings, etc. in assigned hospitals.
• Develops strategies to grow market share in core business lines in assigned hospitals. Creates quarterly goals and objectives and submits to supervisor.
• Works with VP/Director Business Development to identify opportunities for expansion of strategic business initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist required. Multi‑state licensure required based on geographical territory.

Preferred Experience

• Two years related experience working in a clinical healthcare setting or previous experience working in a clinical liaison role preferred.
• Demonstrated competency with the preadmission process including assessments and relationship building in a rehabilitation setting or in another post‑acute care setting preferred.
• Proven track record in sales and marketing with at least one year experience in a related position preferred.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency.
• Must exercise sound judgment in handling professional/confidential nature of health care sales.