Clinical Liaison, PRN

Lifepoint Health • North Smithfield, RI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Liaison serves as the primary relationship manager between Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island and referral sources, helping patients access acute rehabilitation services while supporting census growth. The role builds and maintains partnerships with physicians, case managers, discharge planners, payors, and community providers; coordinates intake and pre-admission screening; conducts clinical assessments to determine admission appropriateness; and educates patients and families about rehabilitation services and expectations.

Combining clinical expertise, relationship building, and community outreach, the Clinical Liaison facilitates patient transitions, supports timely admission decisions, and promotes awareness of the hospital's rehabilitation programs. The role includes routine travel to referring facilities and community partners and works closely with admissions, nursing, therapy, and case management to support smooth transitions and payer authorization compliance. Success measures include screening timeliness, conversion rates, and the quality of referral relationships.

Requirements

• Current clinical licensure (e.g., RN, PT, OT, or SLP) per state requirements.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Strong clinical background in a rehabilitation or acute setting.
• Clinical experience with demonstrated assessment skills and EMR proficiency.
• Strong communication, assessment, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Marketing or sales experience and formal sales training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships between the hospital and referral sources.
• Build and maintain partnerships with physicians, case managers, discharge planners, payors, and community providers.
• Coordinate the intake and pre-admission screening process.
• Conduct clinical assessments to determine whether patients are appropriate for admission.
• Educate patients and families about rehabilitation services and expectations.
• Facilitate smooth patient transitions and timely admission decisions.
• Promote awareness of the hospital's rehabilitation programs in the community.
• Travel routinely to referring facilities and community partners.
• Work with admissions, nursing, therapy, and case management to support transitions and payer authorization compliance.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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