Community Liaison Full Time SARASOTA COUNTY (Entry level)

Community Liaison for Sarasota County, FL.

If you have a caring spirit and were made to play an active role in helping others, you possess the most important quality that is needed to be a part of the Discovery at Home team. We are an agency that is dedicated to making every day better for our patient's and our staff. We value empathetic, dedicated professionals who show up ready to do work that matters. Apply today to help us comfort, care, and honor our community while making a better quality of life for all.

About the Opportunity

Does working for a new Home Health agency sound like the professional challenge you are seeking? Discovery at Home offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. Employees are encouraged to take responsibility for their own careers. You'll be working with incredible individuals with boundless creativity.

Is responsible for sales, marketing and educating the community about the Agency's services, as well as obtaining patient referrals.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the community, health care facilities, and referral sources appropriate for agency services.
• Assists the V.P. of Operations in establishing targets and goals for development of all service lines in the market.
• Develops sales/marketing objectives and sales projections.
• Develops a marketing plan, identifying priorities and sets a reasonable timetable.
• Responsible for establishing, growing and maintaining relationships with facility-based referral sources, in accordance with Company policies and procedures, by both communicating with existing referral sources and identifying new opportunities.
• Visits Doctor' offices, hospital discharge desks, Assisted Living facilities and other possible sources of referrals to present Agency credentials and obtain patient referrals.
• Provides in-services and professional presentations for referral sources, community groups and other organizations, regarding DAH's services, programs and outcomes.
• Maintains regular contact with discharge planners, social workers, hospitals, nursing homes, Assisted Living facilities and other referral sources to facilitate the referral process.
• Assesses the patient's clinical needs and gathers clinical information from the hospital and the patient.
• Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients and families, utilizing positive interpersonal skills.
• Completes all required documentation on correct forms with accuracy, timeliness, legibility and professional terminology.
• Champions the mission and vision of the organization and projects a positive and professional image for the agency in the community.
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures of agency.
• Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, visit notes and significant change in condition in accordance with agency defined time frames.

Qualifications:

• Must have reliable transportation, valid Florida driver's license and be able to provide proof of automobile insurance.
• Ability to set priorities; competent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations/deadlines.
• Excellent oral/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team.
• Demonstrates desire to work in a business development role.

Benefits:

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

EOE D/V