Clinical Liaison

Conducts patient assessments in accordance with company standards for appropriate patients for potential admission into the system. Maintains positive relationships with referral sources, sales teams, admission, managed care, clinical and operational teams. Coordinates transmission of clinical and benefits information of patients for possible admission into our ScionHealth Specialty Hospitals. Collects, organizes, evaluates, and communicates pertinent clinical information with effective verbal and written skills. Strong customer service skills and commitment to service excellence. Possesses strong attention to detail and commitment to following all processes set forth. Operates with a sense of urgency to produce quick results. Maintains all patient information in a manner that ensures confidentiality and meets all regulatory requirements. Essential Functions Conduct patient assessment in accordance with company standards.Work closely with patients and their family members to educate them on the benefits of Kindred Hospital.Assist in conducting tours of the hospital with families and referral sources as neededFacilitates the timely admission of patients from the referral sources: Identifies medical record information needed from referring facility; Completes the Pre-Admission Clinical Evaluation (PACE) form to assist in evaluating appropriateness of admission; Facilitates and coordinates physician-to-physician communication as necessary; Identifies specific patient needs for equipment, supplies and consult servicesMeets with management staff, participates in marketing meetings and serves on variousInternal committees as assigned.Maintains a state-of-the-art knowledge of areas of responsibility and develops and follows a program of continuing education.Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.Maintains all information in a manner that ensures confidentiality and meets all regulatory requirements. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsAbility to collect, organize, evaluate and communicate pertinent clinical information with effective verbal and written skills.Strong customer service skills and commitment to service excellence.Computer skills that include Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook and PowerPoint.Excellent presentation and communication skills.Clinical Background with ability to conduct Patient Assessments.Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in crisis situations.Knowledge of healthcare marketing and plan development.Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.Approximate percent of time required to travel: 3 to 5 hoursMust read, write and speak fluent EnglishMust have good and regular attendancePerforms other related duties as assigned Qualifications Education Associate or Bachelor’s degreeDegree in healthcare related field preferredLicenses/CertificationsHealthcare professional licensure preferred.Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Social Worker licenseExperienceTwo (2) years clinical patient care/treatment experience in healthcare field preferredDemonstrated understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers as related to LTACH benefits