Clinical Liaison (CL) PRN

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital- Melbourne

Schedule: Per Diem

Your experience matters 

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Clinical Rehab Specialist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Acute Rehabilitation Unit, located inside Kindred Hospital Melbourne, is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment, or illness. The goal is to help each individual function as independently as possible through specialized treatment programs for conditions including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic injury, neurological conditions, amputation, and trauma.

How you'll contribute 

A Clinical Rehab Specialist who excels in this role will:  

• Educates the community on rehabilitation to develop a census through face-to-face contacts
• Develops business based on the strategic goals of the rehabilitation program
• Face-to-face connections within territory to build relationships with referral sources to increase census
• Identifies barriers to the admission process and creates solutions with the assistance of the program director
• Ability to review patient medical charts and understand test results, therapy evaluations, pre-existing conditions, and have a general medical knowledge of the patient
• Ability to clearly and professionally interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers while gathering additional clinical information and past history
• Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify patients for potential admission into the rehabilitation program
• Completes detailed Pre-Admission Screens, as applicable, according to facility policies and procedures, Lifepoint policies and procedures, and payer requirements, as applicable.
• Schedules meetings and arrange in services for medical professionals including potential and existing referral sources, doctors, nurses, social workers and other health care professional.
• Provides patient updates to physicians, payers, case managers, social workers and other relevant persons.
• Maintains solid working relationships with new and existing referral sources by providing excellent after-sales service.
• Other duties as assigned

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What we're looking for  

Applicants should have Clinical experience. Additional requirements include:

• At a minimum, should be a graduate of a four-year college program with a bachelor's degree in a health related, business or marketing area of concentration, nursing or therapy preferred
• RN or Clinical Licensure required (PT, OT, LVN, ST, RN, COTA, PTA)
• Ability to travel in the community to meet clients/customers at hospitals, SNFs, physician offices and other nontraditional referral sources.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transportation required

• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, co-workers, and others, demonstrating great customer service and listening skills

Connect with a Recruiter 

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Beth Bergman at [email protected].

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitiation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.