%3Cdiv%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EKindred Hospital Houston Medical Center and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs. Our long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) offers advanced, hospital-level treatment for chronically and critically ill patients requiring extended stays. In addition, our Acute Rehabilitation Unit is dedicated to helping patients recover from the effects of acute injuries, impairments, or illnesses. With a focus on personalized care, both the LTACH and ARU collaborate with your physician to provide 24/7 clinical care, ensuring continuous support on your path to recovery.%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3EJob Summary%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3EConducts patient assessments to identify appropriate patients for potential admission into the system. Daily follow up with patients and their decision-makers in their account(s) for consistent clinical reassessment.%26nbsp; Responsible for managing the referrals and admissions that are generated through their assigned hospitals and territories.%26nbsp; Represents ScionHealth and their assigned hospital with professionalism and maintains positive relationships with the accounts within their territory. Designs and manages the marketing strategies for their assigned accounts. Identifies and contacts new and potential referral sources to grow their respective territory.%26nbsp; Conducts in-person educational meetings and conversations with referral sources, utilizing educational materials to present our specialty hospitals to referral sources. Acts as liaison by coordinating transmission of clinical and benefit information between patients, decision-makers, referral sources and the ScionHealth Specialty Hospitals they serve. Performs 80% or more of work outside the home, with expectation of being on-site at their respective accounts daily.%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%26nbsp;%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3EEssential Functions%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EUses prospecting methods to generate leads including initiating personal/business contacts, sourcing expansion opportunities through existing and new accounts and educational presentations.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMeets the monthly goals for their assigned hospitals%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EExpands the number of referral sources in their assigned territories.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMaintains current referral sources through relationship development.%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EManages the admissions process as an ambassador for patients who meet the criteria eligibility.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EOperates within budgeted parameters by carefully planning travel and monitoring expenses%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EConduct assessments in accordance with company standards.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EManage the referrals and admission process for their referred patients.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EWork closely with patients and their family members to educate them on the benefits of ScionHealth Hospitals.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EConducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company%27s Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ECompletes clinical assessments on potential patients completing assessments to meet with standards of the Division%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMeets with patients and families to explain hospital’s care and services. e%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EEstablishes strong and successful relationships with referral sources throughout their territory.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ESuccessfully manages the Referral, Assessment and Admission Process.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EAdheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ECompletes annual health, safety, and education requirements. Maintains professional growth and development.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMaintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide care to the patient population served.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EReports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EAttends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ERepresents the organization in a positive and professional manner.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EComplies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3ECommunicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMaintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EConsistently demonstrates Guest Relation’s skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EConsistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%26nbsp;%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3EKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EApproximate percent of time required to travel: Daily%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMust read, write and speak fluent English%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EMust have good and regular attendance%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3EPerforms other related duties as assigned%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E
Education
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Degree in marketing, communication, healthcare administration, nursing, or other related field strongly preferred
- Extensive healthcare sales work experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
Licenses/Certification
- Valid driver’s license
- Clinical license preferred; Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN), Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of former healthcare sales experience and/or minimum of two (2) years of clinical healthcare experience strongly preferred
- Formal sales training preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers as related to LTACH benefits
- Demonstrated competence in strategic business planning and design of marketing initiatives