Clinical Liaison

If you love healthcare but want to try something new this may be the opportunity for you!

Facility Name : Natividad Medical Center

Setting : Inpatient Rehab Unit

Job Type : Full Time

City / State : Salinas, CA

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading provider of acute inpatient rehabilitation services with more than 300 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical / surgical and outpatient therapy settings and more than 30 joint venture inpatient rehabilitation hospitals across the country.

If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

As a Clinical Liaison, you will have the ability to use your clinical skills while working in a strategic business environment.

Successful liaisons will educate the community about the acute rehabilitation setting and evaluate medically appropriate patients for potential admission to the acute rehabilitation unit.

What you will do in this role :

• Interacts clearly and professionally with patients and families, while gathering additional clinical information and past history
• Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify patients for potential admission into the system
• Completes detailed Pre-Admission Screens, according to facility policies and procedures, policies and procedures, and payer require
• Educates specific specialized physicians on quality, programs, accreditations, and regulations on inpatient acute rehabilitation
• Develops educational and community relations plans in consultation with Program Director, Medical Director, and Nurse Manager
• Functions as a resource for and provides team members with in-service / cross-training on acute rehabilitation criteria, diagnostic case mix management, coding, etc., as applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At a minimum, should hold a 2 year degree 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 preferred
• Clinical licensure is required
• Applicable and current license to practice in accordance with the state licensure act
• Other professional licensure considered based on experience and training as outlined in 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image / attitude for patients, families, clients, co-workers and others
• Ability to travel in the community to meet clients

Through a history of successful joint-venture partnerships and management agreements, Lifepoint Rehabilitation works with hospitals to more effectively meet the needs of their patients, maintain employee satisfaction and generate long-term quality outcomes for their entire organization.

We are fully dedicated to our partners and delivering on the promise made to patients.