Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Serving the Homewood community, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital located in Birmingham, Alabama. The facility offers a full complement of services, including emergency care, cardiovascular care, bariatrics, orthopedics and rehabilitation, and surgical services. It also is one of the largest providers of psychiatric care in the state. The hospital has earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission, and its bariatric program has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The Women’s Medical Center provides comprehensive women’s services through all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity care, and labor and delivery services. Additionally, the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

Baptist Health Brookwood is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

At the heart of our hospital's commitment to healing is our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit- a dynamic, multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping patients regain independence and confidence after serious illness or injury. We provide personalized goal- focused care in a supportive environment that values teamwork, innovation, and whole- person wellness. Whether it's helping a patient take their first steps again or supporting families through recovery, our rehab staff make a meaningful difference every day. If you're passionate about rehabilitation and thrive in a collaborative, patient- centered setting, we'd love to have you on our team!

At Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital the Clinical Liaison is a liaison between internal and external referral sources and the inpatient rehabilitation facility. This position is responsible for establishing relationships with stakeholders (such as physicians, payers, internal and external referral sources) and ensuring appropriate patient placement. The Clinical Liaison is responsible for completing clinical assessments and screening potential candidates in conjunction with the Medical Director/rehabilitation physician. Our Inpatient Rehab unit, and is CARF accredited. The focus of our team is to prepare patients for their return home with the involvement of physical, occupational, and speech therapy. 

Position Highlights

• Opportunity to gain marketing and clinical experience 
• You will be working with a high energy and dynamic team with 15+ years of rehab knowledge and process. 

Essential Functions
• Assist and coordinates the referral and pre-admission process to include appropriate documentation of patient assessment regarding
reason for admission to an acute inpatient hospital rehabilitation facility in accordance with CMS regulations. Early identification of
potential patients through effective communication with hospital care management team, physicians, other referring facilities, and
through clinical rounds as assigned.
• Thorough on-site clinical evaluation of patients, including chart review, clinical physical screening, and interaction with the physicians,
nurses, and therapists directly involved in the candidate’s care. Family members or significant others may also be interviewed to
obtain accurate information as to premorbid functional status, personal interests, cultural considerations, and discharge plans
affecting the rehabilitation admission. This process assists the Medical Director/rehabilitation physician in determining
appropriateness of patient for admission. Chart reviews and telephonic interviews may be utilized when on-site evaluation is not
feasible.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and the aging process for the planning and delivery of age-appropriate care.
• Secures information relating to patients’ resources and benefits. Obtains insurance authorization for admission to inpatient
rehabilitation, including coordinating negotiations for workers’ compensation.
• Communicates to patients and families the information about the facility and program. Communicates the expectations and
requirements for participation. Offers, conducts or arranges tour of program(s) as needed.
• Notifies referral sources of admission decision and transfer times in a timely manner.
• Coordinates the transition from the referring facility or home to the rehabilitation facility.
• Establishes appropriate contacts with attending physicians/consultants, care management team, and other involved healthcare
professionals as necessary to ensure timely admissions.
• Completes educational in services (face-to-face) with physicians, case managers and other professionals/referral
• Provides input into market analyses, identification of opportunities and implements marketing plans to support the rehabilitation
facility. Monitors success of marketing plans.
• Maintains reports related to referrals, admissions, denials and census.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Education/Training
- Degree from an accredited school and licensed in a health-care related field

Licensure/Certification

- Maintains a current license as Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Therapy
- Must maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license.

Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of Clinical experience required with demonstrated skills in clinical assessment and marketing.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in acute care or rehab preferred.
- Requires a professional level of knowledge in physician relations and interfacing with insurance companies.
- Extensive knowledge of local provider and medical communities.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
- Ability to deal tactfully with, patients, hospital staff and the general public.
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

- Exp with elctronic medical records and typing skills.