Clinical Referral Liaison Acute Rehab-Woodstock-Full-time, days

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The Clinical Referral Liaison PNE reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Admission Process & Liaison Activities:
  • Clinically assesses referred patients at targeted hospitals daily and develops a rounding schedule to meet the needs of physicians, customers, families and discharge planners.
  • Responds to patients, families, and discharge planners with a tentative 24 hour admission commitment.
  • Collects demographic, financial, and medical information and forwards to the appropriate Admission Representative.
  • Evaluates medical information to determine appropriate level of care, rehabilitation appropriateness, and medical stability in conjunction with Medical staff and hospital policy.
  • Works as the liaison case manager with the internal and external case management team to provide a cost-effective plan for each client.
  • Works through in-house admission staff to complete financial, pre-certification, MMG consult (if necessary), and coordination of planned transfer date.
  • Informs discharge planners, internal and external and admissions staff of planned admission date.
  • Coordinates a smooth transition from the referring facility or site to the rehabilitation setting.
  • Recommends and refers the appropriate care for candidates who are denied admission.
  • Provides coverage at other hospitals outside of assigned targeted area as needed or assigned.
  • Discusses admission requirements (i.e., clothing needs, insurance cards, visiting hours, equipment, etc.) with patient/family by providing written/video information as needed.
  • Maintains a positive, professional demeanor and presents situations in a positive light in all interactions with referral sources.
  • Demonstrates positive communication between customers and referral sources at all times.
• Outreach & Marketing Activities:
  • Case finds and proactively seeks out opportunities for meeting potential patients and families who may need rehabilitation at all levels of care.
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge of facilities, products, services and acuity trends.
  • Identifies and facilitates educational opportunities to hospitals in targeted area to increase awareness about Marianjoy programs and services.
  • Develops and maintains ongoing, positive relationships with key contacts/discharge planners/referral sources and physicians by providing attentive customer service.
  • Develops rapport with clients and their family members or significant others.
  • Conducts other duties including exhibiting and providing tours.
  • Serves as a contact person for the rehabilitation team, internal admissions team, clients and external sources to enhance outcomes.
  • Promotes good public relations with patients, healthcare providers and other involved people.
  • Proactively finds ways to facilitate meeting the needs of referring personnel within referring hospitals.
  • Exhibits professional behavior as a facility representative.
• Documentation:
  • Completes and submits all required reporting and documentation in timely manner to include medical intakes, activity reports, call/ rounding schedules, in-service reports and expense reports and others as required.
  • Attends all scheduled sales, marketing, and departmental meetings.
  • Reports changes in targeted hospitals, possible effects, and action plans for the changing situations to the Director or designee as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, PT, OT, or Speech.
• IL State License as a RN, PT, OT or SLP.

Preferred:

• 3-4 years of marketing experience.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.