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Hospice Community Liaison

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Employer
Gentiva
Posted
Friday, June 22, 2012
Closes
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Location
NV, Las Vegas
Organization Type
Corporate
Contract Type
Employee

Further information

Odyssey Hospice, Inc. is the leader in hospice care, making a difference in the lives of terminally ill patients. Join the hospice team that touches so many. Besides a supportive environment where great works are acknowledged and celebrated, Odyssey employees enjoy competitive salaries, flexible schedules for many positions, and a range of excellent Full-Time benefits, including:
  • PPO or HMO medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance with A D & D coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical care
  • Optional life insurance
  • Optional long-term disability coverage
  • Short-term disability plan
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Generous PTO program with select holidays
  • Employee recognition programs and an enjoyable work environment


  • Community Liaison

    As a member of the community education team, the Community Liaison is primarily responsible for assisting the Community Education Representatives (CER) and facilitating referrals from hospitals, nursing facilities and physicians. This includes communication with discharge planners, case managers and facility staff, meetings with patients and families to discuss hospice care and admission to the in-patient facility.  Additionally, the Community Liaison is to support the Continuous Care Coordinator by helping with the transfer of patients to and from the CC level of care especially when moving patients to and from the in-patient facility.  This activity is to assist the CER team so that they have more time for carrying out their job responsibilities.  This position is a resource to the staff, providing leadership and setting the standards  for hospice care in the community.



    Requirements

    ' Minimum age requirement of 18.
  • Bachelor's degree and related healthcare experience and knowledge preferred.
  • Minimum of three to five years of professional sales experience preferred.  Additional related experience in the hospice and health care industry also preferred.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and public relations skills.
  • Ability to market effectively with customers, referral sources, and the community.
  • Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
  • Physical exam in accordance with state law requirements.
  • Valid driver's license with maintenance of good driving record and an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or Odyssey requirements and is in good working order
  • Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting.
  • Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
  • Satisfactory criminal background check.
  • Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
  • Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations.


  • Odyssey Hospice is now a part of Gentiva Health Services. What brings us together is the care we all have for our patients and their families. We share the same passion for what we do. We believe our work really is our calling.

    If you are interested in becoming a part of America's leading provider of home healthcare and hospice services please apply.

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