Clinical Liaison (CL) PRN, Acute Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. As a Clinical Liaison joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. This role builds and maintains referral relationships to drive appropriate admissions to the acute rehab unit, assists and coordinates the intake and pre-admission screening process, and performs on-site clinical judgment to determine the appropriateness of the patient for admission. The Clinical Liaison communicates rehabilitation and facility options to patients and families, determines admission appropriateness, assesses patient expectations and requirements, and secures information relating to patients' resources and benefits. They also function as the initial contact for external case management and discharge planner personnel with payors and hospital facilities.

Requirements

• Clinical Licensure
• A bachelor's degree
• Previous clinical experience required, with demonstrated skills in clinical assessment and EMR systems
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Previous marketing/sales experience preferred
• Formal Sales Training preferred

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains referral relationships to drive appropriate admissions to the acute rehab unit
• Assist and coordinate the intake and pre-admission screening process
• Perform on-site (typically in a referring facility) clinical judgment to determine the appropriateness of the patient for admission
• Communicates rehabilitation and facility options to patients and families.
• Communicates with patients, determines admission appropriateness, and assesses the patient's expectations and requirements for participation.
• Secures information relating to patients' resources and benefits
• Functions as initial contact for external case management and discharge planner personnel with payors and hospital facilities

Benefits

• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level