Rehab Liaison

CommonSpirit Health; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John’s Regional Medical Center is seeking a Rehab Liaison to coordinate the acute rehabilitation admission process, including pre-admit screening and financial authorization. You will partners with the program medical director and rehab director to ensure seamless patient flow.

You will actively nurture existing referral sources while also developing new relationships, consulting with physicians, and ensuring comprehensive pre-screening documentation for admissions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience.
• Licensure: RN CA or CA-PT / CA-OT / CA-SLP.
• Bachelor's Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate acute rehabilitation admission process including pre-admit screening and financial authorization.
• Communicate with program medical director and rehab director daily.
• Engage referral sources and cultivate new clients for expanded referrals.
• Consult with physicians to complete pre-screening documentation and collect necessary information.

Skills

Clinical experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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

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.

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