Clinical Liaison, Brooks Arizona,

Job Description

The Nurse or Therapist Liaison evaluates referrals and provides the recommendations and coordination of services needed to respond to the individuals' rehabilitation needs. Assist in planning, development, organizing, and coordinating interdisciplinary rehabilitation programs at Brooks Inpatient services. Promotes the services and programs of Brooks to the referral sources. Able to develop and maintain relationships with referral sources.

• Initiates treatment planning process by identifying necessary services, funding and treatment options and long-term goals as expressed by the patient / family.
• Performs clinical, psychosocial, and benefits / resources assessments for referred patients, to evaluate for admission. (Pre-admission screening)
• Utilizes monitoring and evaluation of services and outcomes to provide orientation and educational programs to meet customer needs.
• Participates in appropriate hospital committees and events.
• Orients patient / family to their role in the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitates an ongoing communication system for staff, client / families, physicians, and referral sources.
• Assists with continuing education / in services for staff to implement new policies and procedures, and updates staff on changes in practice.
• Assumes responsibility for personal computer, various office supplies and equipment, and the safe operation of hospital vehicles.
• Implements external marketing activities to promote programs / services to community agencies, insurance companies, hospitals, physicians, private rehabilitation providers, and prospective clients.
• Consults with physicians, social workers / discharge planners in all levels of care in reference to patients' rehabilitation potential and earlier transfers to rehabilitation center if medically stable. This includes, acute care hospitals, long term acute care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, home referrals and fax referrals.
• Initiates early patient / family teaching while patient is still in acute care; introduces patient / family to the rehabilitation process.
• Acts as a resource person to other departments, team members, physicians, and students for the Brooks Health Care system.
• Participates in inter- and intra-institutional educational programs.
• Participates and supports clinical studies in the Center, as needed.
• Participates in community projects, as assigned.
• May perform other assigned duties.

• Licensed Nurse (RN, LPN, BSN, MSN) or therapist (PT, OT)
• Bachelor's in Nursing or Therapy
• Minimum of 1 year experience required

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

18500 64th Street Phoenix, AZ 85054

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following :

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Vacation / Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs

Brooks Rehabilitation, a nonprofit headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., has been a comprehensive system of care for physical rehabilitation for more than 50 years. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 rehabilitation hospital in Florida and top 20 in the nation, Brooks operates three inpatient hospitals in Florida and is set to expand its reach with a new hospital on Mayo Clinic's Arizona campus in 2026.

Through its commitment to innovation, Brooks is at the forefront of cutting‑edge research, education and technology advancing the science of rehabilitation. Brooks provides outpatient services in more than 50 locations, offers skilled nursing, home health, assisted living and memory care along with community programs and services to improve the quality of life for people living with physical disabilities.