Field Liaison

Holy Family Medical Center • Des Plaines, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Liaison works in Provider Relations at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, Illinois. This PRN, day-shift position provides weekend coverage and coordinates services for patients who may qualify for post-hospitalization services. The liaison helps identify patients and supports the hospital with referrals and prior authorizations in accordance with facility standards.

The role develops relationships and provides education to referring providers, patients, and family members. It coordinates care efficiently and promptly, identifying and removing barriers to care. The liaison assesses patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs to support better outcomes, higher satisfaction, and lower care costs. The position also involves community education and screening, monitoring community outreach, and promoting survivorship.

The posting prefers candidates who are respiratory therapists, physical therapists, or registered nurses. A current and valid state LVN, PT, OT, RRT, or RN license is preferred, as are at least five years of healthcare experience and a bachelor’s degree in healthcare or a closely related field. A current BLS certificate is required upon hire and must be maintained.

Requirements

• A current BLS certificate upon hire, maintained as current.
• Current and valid state LVN, PT, OT, RRT, or RN license preferred.
• A minimum of five years of healthcare experience preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in healthcare or a closely related field preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, or RN background preferred.
• Current and valid state LVN, PT, OT, RRT, or RN license.
• A minimum of five years of healthcare experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in healthcare or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services and identify health-system patients who may qualify for post-hospitalization services.
• Assist with patient identification, referrals, and prior authorizations in accordance with facility standards.
• Develop relationships and serve as an educational resource for referring providers, patients, and family members.
• Coordinate care in a timely and efficient manner and identify and eliminate barriers to care.
• Assess patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs to enhance outcomes and satisfaction and reduce the cost of care.
• Provide community education and screening, monitor community outreach, and promote survivorship.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options to customize benefits to individual needs.
• Resources and programs supporting individual growth and well-being.

What This Job Offers

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