COMMUNITY LIAISON

UHS•Austin, TX

About The Position

One of the Nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom. AUSTIN OAKS HOSPITAL is currently hiring a Community Liaison in our Marketing-Business Development Department. The Community Liaison directly serves as the liaison between the facility, the community, and referring agencies. The Community Liaison is directly responsible for creating demand for the facility’s services through the effective application of ethical marketing principles and sales methods. In collaboration with the Director of Business Development and Business Development Team, the Community Liaison presents a positive and professional public image of the facility within the community. The Community Liaison is responsible for the implementing the facility’s strategic sales plan, enhancing the facility’s brand/image, effectively managing their assigned territory and accounts, and works to achieve departmental and facility business development goals. The Community Liaison must be able to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication in a fast-paced environment. AUSTIN OAKS HOSPITAL provides acute inpatient psychiatric services for Adults, Adolescents, and Children. Austin Oaks Hospital is located in South Austin and offers competitive wages, paid time off, extended leave, 401k, cafeteria and on-site parking.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health area, marketing, business administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior marketing and/or sales experience within a behavioral healthcare setting preferred.
Three years minimum documented experience in referral development, account management, sales growth, and physician relationships preferred.
A valid Driver’s License is required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Ability to work independently and set priorities.
Ability to develop creative marketing ideas.
Travel to referral sources and other healthcare institutions required.
Irregular and long hours may be required occasionally.
Exposure to patients and progress conditions.
Extensive travel.
Lifting and loading twenty (20) pound boxes containing brochures and/or literature and fifty (50) pound display boards, etc.

Nice To Haves

Prior marketing and/or sales experience within a behavioral healthcare setting preferred.
Three years minimum documented experience in referral development, account management, sales growth, and physician relationships preferred.

Responsibilities

The Community Liaison directly serves as the liaison between the facility, the community, and referring agencies.
The Community Liaison is directly responsible for creating demand for the facility’s services through the effective application of ethical marketing principles and sales methods.
In collaboration with the Director of Business Development and Business Development Team, the Community Liaison presents a positive and professional public image of the facility within the community.
The Community Liaison is responsible for the implementing the facility’s strategic sales plan, enhancing the facility’s brand/image, effectively managing their assigned territory and accounts, and works to achieve departmental and facility business development goals.