Clinical Liaison

Clinical Liaison Good Shepherd Rehabilitation • Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital Bethlehem, PA Full Time (40 hrs/wk), Day Shift, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, •hours may vary

JOB SUMMARY

The Admissions Liaison serves as the primary contact for patients and their families during the admission process at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital. This role involves coordinating and facilitating the admission of patients, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed, and providing information and support to patients, families and care managers. The Admissions Liaison works closely with medical staff, insurance companies, discharge planners and other health-care professionals to ensure a smooth and efficient admission process. Additionally, the Admissions Liaison is responsible for developing and executing referral marketing strategies to attract new referral sources and strengthen relationships with existing referral sources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

DEVELOPS

REFERRAL BASE

Develop and implement referral marketing strategies to attract new referral sources and strengthen relationships with existing referral sources. Identify and establish relationships with physicians, care managers/discharge planners, health-care facilities and other potential referral sources. Conduct presentations and meetings with potential referral sources to promote hospital services. Monitor referral trends to measure the effectiveness of marketing efforts.

FACILITATES EVALUATION AND ADMISSION

Conduct initial assessments and evaluations of potential patients. Provide recommendations as to appropriate level of care and assist case managers with precertification. Coordinate and schedule admission appointments. Communicate with patients, families and health-care professionals to gather and provide necessary information. Complete the admission pre-screen and other documentation. Coordinate with the multi-disciplinary team at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation to ensure patient safety and a smooth transition.

GUIDES PATIENTS AND FAMILIES IN CHOOSING GOOD SHEPHERD

Provide comprehensive information about the hospital's services, programs and specialties. Arrange and conduct tours of the facility to showcase the environment and amenities. Offer pre-admission counseling to help patients and families understand the admissions process, expected outcomes and the benefits of Good Shepherd's programs. Clearly explain how Good Shepherd ranks against our competitors and utilize outcome data and success stories to demonstrate Good Shepherd's strengths. Establish a trusting relationship with patients and families by demonstrating empathy, professionalism and a commitment to their well-being.

SERVES AS AN EDUCATOR

Empowers referral sources, patients and families by providing them with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions. Serves as a knowledgeable and reliable point of contact to build trust and foster relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Diploma in Nursing, or any clinical program Associates Degree required. Clinical program Bachelor's degree preferred. Work Experience 2-4 years of nursing, therapy, or case management experience required Experience in referral marketing and relationship-building a plus Acute rehabilitation experience a plus Licenses / Certifications Driver's License required Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license strongly preferred Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association preferred

GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM

As a health-care provider, we have a professional and ethical obligation to protect our patients and residents from developing further complications.

GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM

To protect our patients and residents, Good Shepherd requires influenza (flu) vaccinations for all Associates, licensed independent practitioners, contracted, agency and temporary employees, students and volunteers. •

Important Note:

Good Shepherd & GSPP Rehabilitation are drug free and tobacco free work environments. As a result, candidates selected for employment may be subject to a drug screen test.•Good Shepherd is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.