Clinical Liaison (RN or RT) - Per-Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville • Nashville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Per-Diem Clinical Liaison position for Select Specialty Hospital, a Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH). The role involves advocating for referred patients during the pre-admission process by collaborating with clinical teams to assess patient needs. The Clinical Liaison serves as a resource for healthcare professionals by fostering relationships within medical facilities. They utilize clinical expertise and problem-solving skills to coordinate care plans with physicians and families, facilitate patient transfers, and address barriers to accessing specialized post-ICU care. This per-diem role covers for full-time staff on various leaves and offers experience in hospital account management, third-party reimbursement, and transitional care for critically ill patients.

Requirements

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency.
• Must exercise sound judgment in handling the professional/confidential nature of healthcare sales.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of related experience working in a clinical healthcare setting or previous experience working in a clinical liaison role are preferred.
• Demonstrated competency with the preadmission process, including assessments and relationship building in a rehabilitation setting or in another post-acute care setting, is preferred.
• Proven track record in sales and marketing with at least one year of experience in a related position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with physicians, discharge planners, and patients' families to plan the best continuum of care after an ICU or post-surgical stay by utilizing strong clinical background, payer knowledge, and problem-solving skills.
• Perform clinical assessments of referred patients, then counsel with patients' families to assist them in making the best care decisions for their loved one.
• Partner with hospital case managers and physicians to create a smooth pre-admission and transfer process through removing payer-related and operational barriers for patients getting into our highly effective level of care.
• Serve as a resource for healthcare professionals by fostering relationships within medical facilities.
• Coordinate care plans with physicians and families.
• Facilitate patient transfers.
• Address barriers to accessing specialized post-ICU care.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program
• Opportunity for Advancement
• 401 (k) based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year (for part-time & per diem)
• Employee Assistance Program (for part-time employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed