Physician Navigator - PRN Weekends | Reno LTACH

PAM Health, LLC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

PAM Health, LLC is seeking a Physician Navigator for the weekends to develop and maintain referral relationships, call on physicians and healthcare partners, and drive hospital census growth. You will assess admissions, partner with clinical and admissions teams, and act as a trusted resource for referral sources in the Reno area.

In this role you will travel to key markets, educate partners about PAM Health's rehabilitation services, and identify new admission opportunities while delivering

Qualifications

• Degree in a health-related field is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in the licensed discipline.
• Rehabilitation hospital or LTACH experience preferred.
• Experience as physician liaison, clinical liaison, healthcare marketing, or business development preferred.
• Ability to build relationships, develop new business, and manage a referral territory.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in the field.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop new referral relationships and expand partnerships.
• Call on physicians, hospitals, case managers, discharge planners, and referral partners.
• Identify and pursue new admission opportunities to grow census.
• Build and maintain relationships with clinicians, payers, patients, and families.
• Conduct clinical assessments to determine admission suitability.
• Analyze referral trends for market growth and outcomes.
• Collaborate with admissions and clinical teams to ensure smooth referrals and admissions.
• Educate referral sources about PAM Health services and patient outcomes.
• Provide recommendations to improve service, conversion, and satisfaction.
• Represent PAM Health with professionalism and patient-centered care.

Skills

Relationship building

Business development

Effective communication

Field sales

Presentation skills

Education

Health-related degree

Job description

Overview

Physician Navigator (Weekend)

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Make a Difference Every Weekend

Are you passionate about patient care, driven by results, and motivated to help others through some of life's most challenging moments? Do you thrive on building relationships, creating new opportunities, and making an impact? If so, we'd love to meet you.

At PAM Health, every success story starts with compassionate professionals who are committed to helping patients regain their independence. From the moment someone enters our hospital, they become part of our PAMily. As a Physician Navigator, you'll play a vital role in guiding patients and families through the rehabilitation journey while serving as a trusted clinical resource and strategic partner to referral sources throughout the community.

We're looking for a proactive, results-oriented "hunter" who enjoys developing new business, strengthening existing referral relationships, and identifying admission opportunities across key referral markets. The ideal candidate is energized by being in the field, comfortable calling on physicians and healthcare partners, and motivated to grow hospital census through exceptional relationship management and clinical expertise.

Position Summary

The Physician Navigator reports to the Director of Business Development and serves as a key liaison between referral sources, patients, families, and the hospital. This role is responsible for cultivating referral relationships, managing an assigned territory, conducting patient assessments, and supporting the admission process. The Physician Navigator collaborates closely with the business development team, Admissions Manager, admission staff, nursing, and other interdisciplinary team members to facilitate timely and appropriate patient admissions while driving census growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively develop new referral relationships and expand existing partnerships within assigned markets.

• Serve as a visible presence throughout key referral territories by routinely calling on physicians, hospitals, case managers, discharge planners, skilled nursing facilities, and other referral partners.

• Identify and pursue new admission opportunities to support hospital census growth.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with physicians, case managers, discharge planners, ICU and floor nurses, payer representatives, patients, and family members.

• Conduct clinical assessments to determine patient appropriateness for admission.

• Analyze referral and admission trends to identify opportunities for market growth and improved outcomes.

• Partner with admissions and clinical teams to ensure a seamless referral and admission experience.

• Educate referral sources on PAM Health's rehabilitation services, clinical outcomes, and patient success stories.

• Provide recommendations to improve customer service, referral conversion, patient satisfaction, and quality initiatives.

• Represent PAM Health with professionalism, integrity, and a patient-centered approach.

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with business development, relationship building, and meaningful patient impact while helping grow a high-performing rehabilitation hospital, we encourage you to apply and become part of the PAM Health family.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in the licensed discipline required.

• Rehabilitation hospital or LTACH experience preferred.

• Previous physician liaison, clinical liaison, healthcare marketing, or business development experience is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, develop new business, and effectively manage a referral territory.

• Self-motivated, highly organized, and comfortable working independently in the field.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.