Dietitian Referral Liaison

divh2Dietitian Referral Liaison/h2pWe are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day./ppAs Indianas largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:/pulli401(K) retirement savings with employer match/liliTuition reimbursement/liliStudent loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met)./liliEmployee Assistance Program Counseling at no cost to you/liliHealthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!/li/ulpThis is an in-person Clinical Dietitian Liaison role to help patients at Ascension facilities, Riverview Hospital, and Community Westfield Hospital (when it opens) to successfully transition home on tube feedings. Knowledge of/experience with pediatric and adult tube feedings and making formula recommendations is preferred. Our program is unique in Dietetics and you will learn about feeding supplies/equipment, insurance coverage guidelines and marketing. This is a full time, Monday Friday role that requires travel to Indianapolis area hospitals. The 8 hour work day can be scheduled between 8am and 6pm (can be flexible based on volumes and patient education timing needs). This role will also include working as a team with another liaison covering IU North, Fishers, and Community hospitals. The position is expected to serve as secondary support to help cover needs across these hospitals as well. The two liaisons will work together to most efficiently and effectively cover all referral source needs./ppAdditionally, this role promotes Business Unit services to drive referrals from IU Health and Non IU Health hospitals, physician offices and clinics within an assigned territory; is responsible for Business Unit referral growth and retention; serves as a liaison between referring providers and the Business Unit; identifies opportunities for program growth and participates in the development of market strategies, and plans, organizes and implements product line education individualized to provider needs. Successful engagement of referral sources is accomplished by developing and maintaining relationships, demonstrating expertise, delivering on promises, and by becoming a trusted resource./ppEssential Job Functions:/pulliCheck on status of new and existing patients, provide instructions on pumps, ensure patient and/or caregiver knows what to expect while on service/liliComplete documentation for new patient referrals; Work with Patient Care team to ensure we have all appropriate paperwork to set up a patient on service/liliRespond to patient questions and concerns; assess patient needs, status, and tolerance issues, troubleshoot and make recommendations as indicated or requested/liliInterface with physicians, dietitians, and case managers to clarify and manage patients home feeding regimen/liliRespond and follow up with Revenue and Patient Care requests, including insurance issues, medical eligibility, and clinical information for authorizations/liliIdentify growth opportunities/liliCold call hospitals/offices to create new leads/liliBuild relationships with key players within the hospitals to grow referrals/liliSchedule presentations, in-services, meetings to discuss IUHHC services/liliCollaborate with other IUHHC RD liaisons and marketing team to create appropriate and personalized collateral needed to enhance marketing efforts/liliAssist with coverage of other liaisons whenever necessary/li/ulpRequirements:/pulliEffective July 1, 2019 all newly Registered Dietitians or dietitians newly practicing in Indiana must have an active Indiana license/liliAll current Registered Dietitians must maintain Indiana certification until next renewal period/liliEffective January 1, 2021 all dietitians must have an active Indiana license/liliRegistration Eligible hires are required to obtain their RD and LD within 6 months of hire date/liliBachelors Degree required./lili3-5 years of relevant experience required./liliRequires knowledge of health services and clinical needs of targeted patient populations./liliRequires experience working directly with physicians./liliRequires strong interpersonal and communication skills./liliRequires the ability to travel in service area on a regular basis; overnight travel may be required./liliSales experience preferred./li/ulpWe are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation./p/div