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

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Helen M. Simpson Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Clinical Liaison (RN, OT, PT, or SLP) to advocate for referred patients during pre-admission.

You will collaborate with clinical teams to assess patient needs and serve as a resource for healthcare professionals, building relationships within medical facilities. You will coordinate care plans with physicians and families, facilitate patient transfers, and address barriers to accessing specialized post-acute care, supporting

Qualifications

• State licensure required for RN, OT, PT, or SLP.
• Multi-state licensure may be required depending on territory.
• Per diem availability Monday–Friday preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for referred patients in the pre-admission process with clinical teams.
• Coordinate care plans with physicians and families.
• Facilitate patient transfers to the rehab hospital.
• Educate referral sources about services provided by the hospital.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales experience

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

RN/OT/PT/SLP licensure

Job description

Helen M. Simpson Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital

A joint venture partnership between UPMC and Select Medical

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

Rate is $45/hr

Schedule is as needed. The per diem liaison covers PTO and medical leave for full-time liaisons. Availability Monday-Friday is preferred.

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.

Helen M. Simpson Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital

A joint venture partnership between UPMC and Select Medical

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

Rate is $45/hr

Schedule is as needed. The per diem liaison covers PTO and medical leave for full-time liaisons. Availability Monday-Friday is preferred.

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 a 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.