Community Education Liaison - Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care PA

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!

Now Hiring - Community Education Liaison (Delaware County, PA Area)

Hours: M-F 8:30AM-5PM

The Community Education Liaison will be responsible for facilitating patient admissions to Hospice via marketing and education activities with contracted and potentially contracted hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, respite centers, physician, and other community resources.  Some of the specific job duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Generate business by creating new and maintaining existing relationships with physicians and other medical professionals, community and senior organizations, hospitals, appropriate special interest groups, discharge planners, nursing home professionals, assisted living facilities, and other potential referral sources.
2. Prepare and conduct calls and In service presentations to potential referral sources.
3. Participate in community and organizational programs, making presentations and joining as a member where appropriate, to facilitate a broader knowledge of the Hospice philosophy and to promote Ascend's services.
4. Promote an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients.
5. Promote positive public relations with patients, family members, and healthcare providers.
6. Serve as a resource both internally and externally by supporting the mission and vision and vision of the organization, particularly as it applies to palliative and end of life care.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Professional Experience:

• Experience in marketing, preferably hospice or other healthcare environment (i.e. Home Health, Long Term Care, Pharmaceuticals)
• Must be willing to travel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to create own leads.
• Able to maintain an organized approach to territory management and work with limited supervision.
• Able to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
• Able to support and promote the Hospice philosophy to referral sources in the medical industry

Ascend Hospice - is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products and services. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families and associates. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our patients, families and valued employees.

We are proud to Offer:

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And More!

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide.

Ascend Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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