What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Liaison (RN or RT) - Per-Diem position at Select Medical?
Clinical Liaison ( RN / RRT ) - Per diem
Select Specialty Hospital - Kansas City
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH)
Pay Rate: $40/hour
A day in the life:
You’ll advocate for referred patients in the pre-admission process by collaborating with clinical teams to assess patient needs. You will serve as a resource for healthcare professionals through fostering relationships within medical facilities. With clinical expertise and problem-solving skills, you’ll also coordinate care plans with physicians and families. Additionally, you will facilitate patient transfers and address barriers to accessing specialized post-ICU care.
Who We Are
At Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 44,000 people across the country and provides quality care to tens of thousands of patients every day.
What a Clinical Liaison Does:
You’ll be a champion of The Select Medical Way, which includes: putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, developing and exploring new ideas, providing high-quality care, and doing well by doing what is right.
Key Responsibilities:
- You will work with physicians, discharge planners, and patients' families to plan the best continuum of care after an ICU or post-surgical stay by utilizing your strong clinical background, payer knowledge, and problem-solving skills.
- Perform clinical assessments of referred patients, then counsel with patients' families to assist them in making the best care decisions for their loved one.
- Partner with hospital case managers and physicians to create a smooth pre-admission and transfer process through removing payer-related and operational barriers for patients getting into our highly effective level of care.
What we're looking for in a PRN Clinical Liaison
Minimum Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Respiratory Therapist (RT) License.
- Will consider other designations like LPN, PT, OT, etc., upon further review.
Ability to complete clinical assessments of medically complex patients.
Preferred Experience
- Two years of related experience working in a clinical healthcare setting or previous experience working in a clinical liaison role are preferred.
- Demonstrated competency with the preadmission process, including assessments and relationship building in a rehabilitation setting or in another post-acute care setting, is preferred.
- Proven track record in sales and marketing with a least one year of experience in a related position preferred.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency.
- Must exercise sound judgment in handling the professional/confidential nature of health care sales.
Why Join Us:
- Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication, which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
- Part-time & Per Diem positions are eligible for 401 (k) based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our Employee Assistance Program to part-time employees.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans
Salary : $40