Clinical Liaison (PT or PTA)

Description

Title: Clinical Liaison (Physical Therapist PT or Physical Therapist Assistant PTA)

Job Type: Full Time

Your experience matters!

At Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person.

Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation facility located at 700 W 45th Street in Austin Texas. Its designed to help individuals recover from serious injuries or illnesses that have significantly impacted their ability to function independently.

Heres what makes it stand out:

• Specialized Rehabilitation Programs : Tailored care for patients recovering from stroke brain injury spinal cord injury amputation orthopedic trauma and other neurological or complex conditions.
• Intensive Therapy Model : Patients typically receive at least three hours of physical occupational and/or speech therapy per day five days a week under the supervision of a rehabilitation physician.
• State-of-the-Art Facility : Offers modern therapy equipment private rooms and a dedicated team focused on maximizing recovery and quality of life.
• 24/7 Medical Support : Around-the-clock nursing and physician oversight ensure continuous care and safety throughout the rehabilitation process.

As a Clinical Liaison joining our team youre 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 youll contribute

Builds and maintains referral relationships to drive appropriate admissions to the hospital. Coordinates the intake and pre-admission screening process conducts on-site clinical assessments to determine suitability for acute rehabilitation educates patients/families on services and participation requirements and serves as the primary external contact for case managers discharge planners physicians and payors.

Essential Functions

• Assist and coordinate the intake and pre-admission screening process.
• Perform on-site clinical assessments (typically at referring facilities) to determine appropriateness for admission.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation options level of care and expectations for participation.
• Serve as the initial contact for external case management discharge planners payors and hospital partners.
• Conduct face-to-face in-service educational visits with physicians case managers and other professionals.
• Inform and educate community decision-makers about the hospital and acute rehabilitation services to develop census through direct outreach.
• Document screenings decisions and communications accurately and timely in EMR and tracking systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Role involves routine travel to referring facilities and community partners; valid drivers license and clean driving record required. Success measures include timeliness of screenings conversion rates and quality of referral relationships. Works closely with admissions nursing therapy and case management to ensure smooth transitions and payer authorization compliance.

Qualifications and requirements:

Education: Bachelors degree preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current clinical licensure (Physical Therapist PT or Physical Therapist Assistant PTA) required per state requirements.

Experience: Prior marketing/sales experience preferred; prior clinical experience with demonstrated assessment skills and EMR proficiency preferred; formal sales training preferred.

Skills: Excellent oral and written communication strong interpersonal and presentation skills customer relationship building sound clinical judgment organization/time-management and basic computer/data-entry proficiency.

About us
Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is located in Austin TX and 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 milestoneyour experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.