Clinical Liaison / Business Development Specialist

Clinical Liaison / Business Development Specialist

Location: Columbia, MO
Base Salary: $75,000–$90,000
Performance Bonus: Up to $12,000 per quarter
Job Type: Full-Time

Are you a healthcare professional who enjoys building relationships, connecting patients with the right level of care, and developing new referral opportunities?

We’re looking for a Clinical Liaison / Business Development Specialist in Columbia, MO to serve as a key connection between healthcare providers, patients, and the organization. This position combines clinical knowledge, relationship development, referral generation, and business development.

You’ll work closely with physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and other healthcare professionals to identify appropriate patients, develop referral relationships, and help coordinate the admission process.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, physicians, case managers, discharge planners, and other referral sources
• Identify and develop new referral opportunities within the assigned market
• Evaluate potential patients and determine appropriate level-of-care needs
• Coordinate patient evaluations, referrals, and admissions
• Work with clinical teams to communicate patient needs and facilitate appropriate placement
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource to referral partners regarding services, clinical capabilities, and admission criteria
• Build relationships that generate consistent referral activity and support census growth
• Identify gaps and opportunities within the market and develop strategies to address them
• Track referral activity and work toward established admission and business-development goals
• Educate healthcare professionals and community partners about available services
• Maintain consistent communication with referral sources throughout the referral and admission process
• Represent the organization professionally throughout the healthcare community

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in candidates who combine clinical credibility with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualified candidates may come from backgrounds such as:

• Registered Nurse
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Respiratory Therapist
• Other healthcare professionals with relevant clinical experience
• Healthcare business development or referral development professionals

Requirements:

• Degree OR active RN, LPN, or RT license/certification OR 5+ years of relevant healthcare experience
• At least 1 year of business development, referral development, healthcare sales, or clinical experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and develop a referral territory
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with appropriate insurance

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a role for someone who enjoys being out in the healthcare community, developing relationships, finding opportunities, and having a measurable impact on growth.

You’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with key healthcare decision-makers while using your clinical or healthcare background to help patients access the appropriate level of care.

Compensation:

• $75,000–$90,000 base salary
• Up to $12,000 quarterly performance bonus
• Full-time position in Columbia, Missouri

If you’re looking for a position that combines healthcare, relationship development, and business growth, we’d like to hear from you.

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