Clinical Liaison

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About this role

Assess patients referred for inpatient acute rehabilitation, gather information for Medical Director review, and communicate with referral sources. Also promote the rehab program to patients, families, and the community, with time spent varying by referral volume.

What could you bring from clinical work?

• PTs, OTs and SLPs: Your experience assessing patients' functional abilities and rehabilitation needs could help with pre-admission screenings for the inpatient rehab program.
• Nurses: Gathering clinical information about rehabilitation patients may help you prepare patient information for Medical Director review.

Full job description from Tenet Healthcare Corporation

This position may qualify for a sign on bonus

The Admissions Liaison is responsible for conducting a comprehensive assessment of patients referred for inpatient acute rehabilitation services, coordinating the gathering of patient information to present in a timely manner to the Medical Director for review, and communicating quickly and effectively with all referral sources at every stage of the referral process.

Responsibilities

The main job duties include responding to and carrying out pre-admission screenings for patients referred to the rehab program that result in a timely decision as to whether or not the patient is an appropriate candidate for the inpatient rehab program.

Secondarily the job duties include developing, implementing, and adhering to best practice patient attraction strategies as a means to promote the features and benefits of the rehab program to patients, families. and the community. The amount of time spent performing on the secondary task will vary based on volume of activity of referrals the program receives.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Bachelor's degree, or greater, as required by licensure

Experience

Required: 2 years of clinical experience, to include direct patient in a rehabilitation setting

Certifications

Required: Licensed PT, RN, OT or SLP. AHA BLS.

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Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Harlingen hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

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