What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Liaison position at Select Specialty Hospital - St. Louis?
Overview
Clinical Liaison ( RN / RRT )
Select Specialty Hospital
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH)
- Annual salary range is $70,000 - $91,000 based on years of relevant work history
- Uncapped Monthly Bonus Incentives in addition to base salary
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with rotating weekend coverage.
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 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.
Responsibilities
What a Clinical Liaison Does
At Select Medical, we live by a shared commitment called The Select Medical Way. It means always putting patients first, making a positive impact in the community where we live and work, staying curious and open to new ideas, delivering top-quality care, and doing the right thing—even when it’s hard.
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.
Qualifications
What we're looking for in a Clinical Liaison
Required Skills:
- 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 skills that will make you a successful Clinical Liaison:
- Demonstrated success in patient advocacy.
- Superior communication and relationship-building skills.
- Prior healthcare marketing or business development experience is preferred, but extensive training is provided on this piece.
Additional Data
Why Join Us:
Earn More: Uncapped monthly bonus program
- Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans
Salary : $70,000 - $91,000