Rehab Liaison

Dignity Health; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA, is seeking a Rehab Liaison to coordinate acute rehabilitation admissions, conduct pre-admit screenings, and secure financial authorization.

You will engage existing referral sources and cultivate new ones while collaborating with physicians to gather required information for patient admissions. The ideal candidate has at least five years of clinical experience and holds California RN, PT, OT, or SLP licensure, plus a Bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience.
• CA RN, CA PT, CA OT or CA SLP licensure required.
• Bachelor's Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the acute rehabilitation admission process including pre-admit screening and financial authorization.
• Communicate with referral sources, physicians, and program leadership to maintain a strong referral base.
• Consult with physicians to complete pre-screening documentation for patient admissions.
• Leverage clinical rehabilitation knowledge to advocate for patients and optimize admissions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Business development

Attention to detail

Advocacy for patients

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CA RN License

CA PT License

CA OT License

CA SLP License

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Rehab Liaison, you will be responsible for coordinating the acute rehabilitation admission process including pre-admit screening, financial authorization, communication with the program medical director and rehab director. Every day, you will actively engage with existing referral sources, nurturing those relationships, while simultaneously identifying and cultivating new clients to expand our referral base. A critical part of your role involves consulting with physicians to complete appropriate pre-screening documentation, ensuring all necessary information is gathered for patient admissions. To be successful in this role, you will possess clinical experience, combined with a strong understanding of rehabilitation services.

• You will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, capable of effectively connecting with referral partners and physicians.
• A proactive approach to business development, meticulous attention to detail in documentation, and a passion for advocating for patients in need of rehabilitation will be essential in maintaining and growing our inpatient population.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience
• Registered Nurse RN CA or
• CA Physical Therapist or
• CA Occupational Therapist or
• CA SLP
• Bachelors Degree

Preferred

• One year clinical liaison experience
• Master's Degree

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1912, Dignity Health - St. John's Regional Medical Center is a 265-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Oxnard, California. Serving over 85,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care. Additionally, St. John's Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and was named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$52.15 - $77.58 /hour