At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Hospice Clinical Liaison. Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Clinical Liaison – Hospice with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

As a Hospice Clinical Liaison, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Identifies, collects, and reviews referral information to support patient eligibility and care coordination.
• Conducts joint customer visits and relationship-building activities with the Area Vice President of Sales, Account Executives, and key referral sources, including execution of Quarterly Business Review (QBR) plans.
• Collaborates with referral sources, healthcare providers, and hospital staff to facilitate referrals and coordinate patient care.
• Educates patients and families on available services and care options.
• Partners with hospital staff, physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to support discharge planning and ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care.
• Coordinates transitions of care from healthcare facilities to the home environment, ensuring a seamless patient experience.
• Collaborates with Intake and clinical teams to verify insurance eligibility, coordinate services, and support continuity of care.
• Serves as a liaison between hospital staff and operational teams to enhance communication and patient outcomes.
• Maintains ongoing communication with referral sources and healthcare partners regarding available services and patient care coordination.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships within the community and referral network.
• Completes the initial clinical evaluation to assess Local Coverage Determination (LCD) criteria and communicate findings to the certifying provider(s), including supporting clinical documentation to substantiate hospice eligibility.
• Maintains expert-level knowledge of General Inpatient (GIP) hospice regulations, standards of care, documentation requirements, and reimbursement guidelines to promote compliant, high-quality patient care and appropriate utilization of the GIP level of care.
• Educates patients, families, facility partners, and referral sources regarding hospice philosophy, eligibility criteria, and levels of care, ensuring understanding of the interdisciplinary plan of care and available hospice services.
• Provides education and clinical consultation to hospital and facility staff regarding hospice philosophy, symptom management, GIP criteria, levels of care, and best practices for end-of-life care.
• Reviews and collaborates on medication management, physician orders, infection prevention considerations, and care coordination activities to support safe, effective transitions into hospice services and the provision of GIP care when indicated.
• Serves as the clinical subject matter expert during the referral and admission process for GIP, providing guidance to referral sources, providers, patients, and families regarding hospice eligibility, regulatory requirements, levels of care, and appropriate care planning..

What is Required?

• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Life Science, Anatomy, Physiology, or a related field is preferred.
• Three (3) years’ practical experience and experience in case management in a clinical setting is preferred.

• RN License required.

• Must have a dependable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance in accordance with the laws of the State.
• TRAVEL: As needed, based on territory demographic or organizational need

You will report to the Area Vice President Sales

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected].

Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.