What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Liaison position at Allied Care Hospice Inc.?
The Hospice Liaison is a clinical liaison position between health care providers to ensure continuity of care for patients transitioning from a facility to hospice environment. The position has the following general responsibilities: (1) after receipt of a referral for hospice services the Hospice Liaison will assess the medical needs of the potential hospice patient and ensure that all necessary orders, documentation and collaboration between the referral source, the physician and the care center have been completed prior to the patients acceptance into hospice services (2) discussing the hospice benefit with patient/caregiver and having conversations with them regarding terminal illness, death and dying, palliative care where applicable and comfort care and symptom management (3) developing the referral relationships of the care center within the community, in accordance with policies and procedures. After a patient has selected us as his or her health care provider, the Hospice Liaison visits the patient/caregiver onsite to review the physician order, assess the patient's clinical needs and gather clinical information. The Hospice Liaison uses a Point of Service computer application to collect referred patient data onsite and transmit it to the care center. The Hospice Liaison also facilitates patient involvement in his or her own care by providing education and obtaining the necessary information required for successful transition to home. The Hospice Liaison is also responsible for ensuring the patient has a physician and obtains an order from that physician to oversee the home health or hospice plan of care. The Hospice Liaison is also responsible for establishing, growing and maintaining relationships with facility-based referral sources, in accordance with Company policies and procedures, by both communicating with existing referral sources and identifying new opportunities.
Pay: $40,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $40,000 - $100,000