hospice liaison - Thomasville, United States - LibertyHealth System

Description

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

At Liberty Home Care and Hospice we know that following an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover at home can greatly improve patient outcomes. Our healthcare professionals are dedicated to offering recovery with independence to our patients.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

HOME CARE & HOSPICE LIAISON

Full Time

Job Description:

• Perform health care institution and physician office coordination activities.
• Establish relationships with health care institutions to facilitate and manage the transfer of patients to the home.
• Coordinate patient services activities.
• Coordinate health care institution and physician education activities.
• Coordinate community education activities and attend community events.
• Interact with Branch Management and other appropriate intra company contacts.
• Assist with continuous recruitment activities to attract qualified staff.

• Requires a bachelor's degree or LPN, RN, SP, LPT, MSW.
• Prefer two years' experience working with home health, hospice, hospitals, physicians, HMO's, outpatient services or social services concerning public relations or office procedures.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid home health and hospice regulations preferred.
• If licensed, successful completion from an approved school of nursing, physical therapy, or speech therapy is required.
• Ability to coordinate the transfer of patients to home health and hospice services, resulting in uninterrupted continued medical care.
• Strong knowledge of home health and hospice services, comprehension of federal, state, and ACHC guidelines.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong interpersonal and telephone skills.
• Ability to travel as necessary.