Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist (CRS)

Lifepoint Health • Saint Petersburg, FL

2h

About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a part of Lifepoint Health, is a diversified healthcare delivery network operating across 29 states with numerous facilities. The organization is driven by a commitment to employee well-being to ensure exceptional patient care. This role, titled Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist (functionally equivalent to a Clinical Liaison), is vital for making communities healthier. The specialist will be responsible for educating the community about rehabilitation services, developing business in line with strategic goals, and building strong relationships with referral sources through face-to-face interactions to increase patient census. Key duties also include identifying and resolving admission barriers, reviewing patient medical charts, interacting professionally with patients and healthcare providers, conducting patient assessments for program admission, and completing detailed pre-admission screens according to policy. The role also involves scheduling meetings and in-services for medical professionals and maintaining relationships with referral sources through excellent after-sales service.

Requirements

• At a minimum, should hold a 2-year degree.
• Applicable and current license to practice in accordance with the state licensure act
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transportation required
• A track record of successful experience in a health care setting, strong interpersonal skills, and experience working with physicians, nursing management, discharge planners, case managers, and social workers
• Approximate time of external liaisons to be in the market territory: 80%

Nice To Haves

• A graduate holding a four-year degree from a college program with a bachelor’s degree in a health related, business or marketing area of concentration, nursing or therapy preferred.
• Previous clinical liaison/marketing/sales experience preferred
• Other professional licensure considered based on experience and training as outlined in the state licensure act
• Clinical experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Educate the community on rehabilitation to develop a census through face-to-face contacts
• Develop business based on the strategic goals of the rehabilitation program
• Face-to-face connections within territory to build relationships with referral sources to increase census
• Identifies barriers to the admission process and creates solutions with the assistance of the program director
• Ability to review patient medical charts and understand test results, therapy evaluations, pre-existing conditions, and have a general medical knowledge of the patient
• Ability to clearly and professionally interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers while gathering additional clinical information and past history
• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify patients for potential admission into the rehabilitation program
• Complete detailed Pre-Admission Screens, as applicable, according to facility policies and procedures, Lifepoint policies and procedures, and payer requirements, as applicable.
• Schedules meetings and arrange in services for medical professionals including potential and existing referral sources, doctors, nurses, social workers and other health care professional.
• Provide patient updates to physicians, payers, case managers, social workers and other relevant persons.
• Maintain solid working relationships with new and existing referral sources by providing excellent after-sales service.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• $10,000 BONUS!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree