| University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, located in Beachwood, Ohio. A patient-focused, specialized rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced a loss of function due to an injury or illness such as brain and spinal cord injury, stroke, burns, amputation and multiple trauma. At UH Rehabilitation Hospital in our goal is to restore lives, helping patients regain their independence so they can return home. Job Summary: This position acts as a liaison between internal and external referral sources, and internal operations. The Clinical Liaison is responsible for establishing relationships with physicians, payers, and other referral sources. The Clinical Liaison will ensure appropriate patient placement through clinical assessments and screening in conjunction with the Hospital's Medical Director. Responsibilities: - Assist and coordinate in-take and pre-admission screening process.
- Perform on-site (typically in referring facility) clinical evaluation to assist the Medical Director in determining appropriateness of patient for admission.
- Communicates to patients and families rehabilitation and facility options. Communicates to patients determined appropriate for admission the patient's expectations and requirements for participation. Offers and conducts Unit tours for families as necessary.
- Secures information relating to patients resources and benefits.
- Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development, and the aging process for the planning and delivery of age-appropriate care.
- Functions as initial contact for external case management and discharge planner personnel with payors and hospital facilities.
- Coordinates negotiation of payment for patient stay.
- Completes face-to-face, in-service educational contacts with physicians, case managers, and other professionals.
- Informs and educates physicians, case managers, and insurance companies about Unit and Acute Rehabilitation services.
Experience/Skills: - College degree and license in healthcare-related field (i.e. RN, LPN, and Therapist) required.
- Clinical experience required with demonstrated skills in clinical assessment and marketing.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in acute care or rehab.
- Requires a professional level of knowledge in physician relations and interfacing with insurance companies.
- Extensive knowledge of local provider and medical communities.
- Ability to be available for occasional evenings for marketing events, weekend coverage, and routine day travel.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
- Ability to deal tactfully with, patients, hospital staff and the general public.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
- Must maintain valid Ohio driver's license.
Job : Clinical Liaison Primary Location : OH-Beachwood-CHC Payroll - University Hospitals Rehab Organization : 6781 - CHC Payroll - University Hospitals Rehab Shift : Day |
