Senior Admissions Liaison — Streamline Patient Access

Description This; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking an Admissions Liaison, Senior to coordinate an efficient and compassionate admission process across hospital settings. You will oversee referral management, ensure accurate patient listings, and collaborate with multiple systems to optimize admissions.

The role emphasizes clinical and operational coordination with a focus on quality care and timely access, within a growing nationwide inpatient rehab leader.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years experience as liaison or licensed clinician.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience preferred.
• Familiarity with acute hospital, rehab hospitals, and local healthcare market preferred.
• Current driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Performs Pre-Certifications.
• Assembles Admission consent packets.
• Oversees the process of referral management and admissions.
• Reviews pre-admission screens to identify appropriate physician assignment, unit and bed for patients.
• Maintains accurate listing of all patients in hospital.
• Manages ORBIT, CRM, VAB, ACEIT, Patcom and external referral systems (Navihealth, Allscripts).
• Assists Regional Vice President of Business Development with Referral to Admit Process in challenged hospitals.
• Educates the admissions liaison staff on the referral development and admissions process.
• Develops action plans for admissions departments as needed.
• Uses the Referral Development System (RDS).
• Recognizes and removes barriers to admission, and follows up on admissions variables.
• Works with the Regional Director of Managed Care to identify commercial contracting opportunities.
• Works with the Admissions Liaison to ensure appropriate contract rates negotiated at admission.
• Develops relationships with non-profit organizations.
• Monitors and measures volume, payor and case growth mix.
• Provides in-services and professional presentations.

Skills

Liaison experience

Healthcare marketing

CPR certification

CRRN

Bachelor's degree

3-5 years experience

Licensed clinician

State license preferred

Hospital familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking an Admissions Liaison, Senior to coordinate an efficient and compassionate admission process across hospital settings. You will oversee referral management, ensure accurate patient listings, and collaborate with multiple systems to optimize admissions.

The role emphasizes clinical and operational coordination with a focus on quality care and timely access, within a growing nationwide inpatient rehab leader.