Clinical Liaison (CL)

Title: Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist Job Type: Full time Your experience matters! At Resolute Rehabilitation at Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Round Rock , we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. Resolute Rehabilitation at Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Round Rock is a 12‑bed inpatient rehabilitation unit located at 4681 College Park Drive in Round Rock, Texas . It’s designed to help patients recover from serious illness, injury, or surgery—especially those transitioning from intensive care. Specialized Rehab Services : Offers intensive therapy for conditions like stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic trauma, neurological disorders, amputation , and other complex conditions. Therapy Intensity : Patients typically receive 15 hours of therapy per week , guided by a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and therapists. Modern Facility : Located on the first floor, the unit is equipped with advanced rehab equipment and designed to support recovery in a focused, patient‑centered environment. As a Clinical Rehabilitation 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. How you’ll contribute The Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist will be responsible for development and implementation of educational and community relations activities which will support awareness and utilization of the rehabilitation program's services. The incumbent will also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible team fashion. This incumbent will demonstrate knowledge as Acute Rehabilitation content expert. Essential Functions Ability to review patient medical charts and understand pharmaceuticals, 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. Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify patients for potential admission into the system. Complete detailed Pre‑Admission Screens, as applicable, according to facility policies and procedures, KHRS policies and procedures, and payer requirements, as applicable. Target area research including analysis of like programs and alternative levels of care. Schedule meetings; arrange conferences and group events for medical professionals including potential and existing referral sources, doctors, nurses, social workers and other health care professional. Provide patient updates to physicians, payers, case managers, social workers and other relevant persons.Maintain solid working relationships with new and existing referral sources by providing excellent after‑sales service. Participate in direct contact with patients and patient representatives as required for clinical services, for educational services as requested by patients, or for quality assurance. Develop educational and community relations plans in consultation with Program Director, Medical Director, and host hospital CEO. Maintain effective communication and listening skills with patients, families, healthcare providers, employers, clients and team members. Complete monthly operations summary report. Prepare reports and weekly plans within CRM tool as well as territory analysis and submitting them to management. Consult with corporate Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Consultants, and Denials Management Department. Participate in team meetings along with Medical Director, Program Director, Nurse Manager, Therapy Coordinator, and others, as applicable. Function as a resource for and provide team members with in‑service/cross‑training on acute rehabilitation criteria, diagnostic case mix management, coding, etc., as applicable. Contribute to development of improved efficiency and productivity of program clinical/administrative functions. Participate in continuing education/professional development activities. Regularly attend industry events, training, company meetings, briefings, and educational workshops. Participate in Clinical Program Development as identified through market demand. Educate specific specialized physicians on quality, programs, accreditations, and regulations on inpatient acute rehabilitation, as applicable. Participate in program quality management activities. Collect quality review data. Participate in survey preparation activities. Interact with assigned program consultant. Participate in unit safety activities. Ability to analyze market data to identify opportunities within the acute rehabilitation program. Ability to research and analyze competitors market success. Contribute to the delivery of cost effective care. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications and requirements Education: 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. Licenses/Certification: Applicable and current clinical license to practice in accordance with the state. Valid driver’s license and own reliable transportation required. Experience: A track record of successful experience in a health care setting, strong interpersonal skills, and experience working with physicians, nursing management, discharge planners, case managers, and social workers. Clinical experience is required. About us Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters. EEOC Statement Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifepoint Health