Hospital Liaison

Overview

Villa at Traverse Point is seeking a Hospital Liaison to join their team! The Hospital Liaison serves as the primary connection between hospitals and the skilled nursing facility (SNF), ensuring smooth transitions for patients requiring post-acute care. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with hospital discharge planners, case managers, physicians, and other referral sources to drive admissions while ensuring that patients receive appropriate care.

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• Evaluates potential admissions by reviewing medical records, communicating with hospital staff, and assessing the patient’s needs.
• Ensures patients meet SNF admission criteria, coordinating with nursing and therapy teams as needed.
• Guides patients and families through the admission process, addressing concerns and setting expectations for their stay.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with hospital case managers, discharge planners, and healthcare providers.
• Educates referral sources on the facility’s services, specialties, and patient outcomes.
• May participate in hospital rounds, care conferences, and community outreach events to increase visibility.
• Acts as the bridge between hospitals, families, and SNF staff to ensure a seamless transition of care.
• Provides regular updates to hospital partners on bed availability, services, and outcomes.
• Works closely with the admissions team, nursing, therapy, and leadership to optimize occupancy rates and patient flow.
• Maintains records of referral sources, admissions, denials, and conversion rates.
• Analyzes trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement in the referral process.
• Communicates with case managers and physicians, manages insurance precertification, provides marketing to healthcare providers, and relations management.
• All other duties, as assigned.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to convey information accurately to both internal and external parties.
• Broad medical competency and understanding of insurance practices.
• Ability to relate positively, favorably, and cooperatively with others, including associates, residents, family members, and personnel of outside agencies and organizations.
• Basic-advanced computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.
• Proficiency in CRM software and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance requirements for skilled nursing admission.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability.
• May require occasional weekend or evening availability.
• Travel:
  Up to 90%.

• A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, healthcare administration, or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two years of former healthcare sales experience strongly preferred
• Extensive healthcare sales work experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
• Former sales training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to provide and maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Report at least annually.

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

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