Physician Liaison

Verbal Beginnings; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 paid days off

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Verbal Beginnings is a BHCOE-accredited autism therapy provider serving Maryland and Virginia. The Physician Liaison will build referral partnerships with pediatricians and other providers to expand access to ABA therapy, owning a territory in Maryland or Northern Virginia.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 3–5+ years in healthcare business development, with strong relationship-building and CRM skills. A reliable car and valid license are essential for local travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience in pediatric healthcare, behavioral health, autism services, or ABA is needed.
• 3–5+ years in business development, physician relations, healthcare sales, provider outreach, or field sales.
• Proven ability to build relationships with physicians and referral sources.
• Ability to manage a territory independently.
• CRM experience (Salesforce preferred).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Reliable car, valid driver’s license, and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Build and run a territory plan to grow referrals and admissions across Maryland and Northern Virginia.
• Visit provider offices, host lunch-and-learns, and give educational presentations.
• Strengthen existing referral relationships and open new ones, including in underserved areas.
• Represent Verbal Beginnings at networking events, conferences, and community events.
• Partner with intake, marketing, and clinical teams so referred families have a smooth path to care.
• Track activity and results in Salesforce and share market insights with leadership.

Skills

Relationship building

CRM experience

Communication & presentation

Territory management

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Verbal Beginnings is a BHCOE-accredited, BCBA-owned autism therapy provider serving children across Maryland and Virginia for more than 15 years. Our mission: Changing lives. One child at a time. One professional at a time.

As our Physician Liaison, you’ll be the face of Verbal Beginnings in the local healthcare community. You’ll build referral partnerships with pediatricians, developmental pediatricians, psychologists, neurologists, and other providers who help families get an autism evaluation. You’ll own your territory, grow referrals, and help more children access ABA therapy.

To be eligible for this role you must live in the Maryland or Northern Virginia area.

What You’ll Get

• Base Salary: $72,000/year
• Performance-Based Bonus potential of up to $25,000/year based on performance against established business development goals and key performance indicators
• 25 paid days off each year to rest and recharge
• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Professionally managed 401(k) plan

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Build and run a territory plan to grow referrals and admissions across Maryland and Northern Virginia
• Visit provider offices, host lunch-and-learns, and give educational presentations
• Strengthen existing referral relationships and open new ones, including in underserved areas
• Represent Verbal Beginnings at networking events, conferences, and community events
• Partner with intake, marketing, and clinical teams so referred families have a smooth path to care
• Track activity and results in Salesforce and share market insights with leadership

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in pediatric healthcare, behavioral health, autism services, or ABA
• 3-5+ years in business development, physician relations, healthcare sales, provider outreach, or field sales
• A track record of building relationships with physicians and referral sources and hitting measurable goals
• Ability to manage a territory independently
• CRM experience (Salesforce preferred)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Reliable car, valid driver’s license, and clean driving record

At Verbal Beginnings, we believe in changing lives, one child at a time and one professional at a time, and that means being an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]

Salary Range

USD $72,000.00 - USD $720,000.00 /Yr.