Hudson Springs -
Hospital Liaison (Respiratory Therapist Required)
Location: Greater Akron Area
Organization: Garden Springs Healthcare
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and clinically strong Hospital Liaison to serve as the primary connection between our skilled nursing facilities and hospital partners. This role is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist (RT) with experience in skilled nursing settings who can effectively evaluate patients, build relationships, and facilitate appropriate admissions—particularly for higher-acuity and ventilator-dependent patients.
Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary liaison between hospitals, case managers, and our skilled nursing facilities
• Conduct on-site or remote clinical evaluations of potential admissions, with a focus on respiratory and high-acuity patients
• Collaborate with hospital discharge planners, physicians, and care teams to coordinate safe and efficient transitions of care
• Identify appropriate placement opportunities within our facilities based on clinical needs and capabilities
• Educate hospital partners on our services, including ventilator care and respiratory programs
• Build and maintain strong referral relationships to support census growth and quality admissions
• Communicate closely with internal clinical and admissions teams to ensure seamless patient transitions
• Participate in care planning discussions and provide clinical insight when needed
• Track referral activity and follow up on pending admissions
Qualifications:
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) required
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting
• Experience with ventilator management and high-acuity patients strongly preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Familiarity with hospital discharge processes and post-acute care coordination
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally between hospitals and facilities
What We’re Looking For:
• A clinician who can confidently represent our capabilities to hospital partners
• Someone who understands both the clinical and operational side of skilled nursing
• A relationship-builder who can grow and strengthen referral pipelines
• A proactive professional who can identify opportunities and remove barriers to admission
Why Join Us:
• Opportunity to play a key role in growing and strengthening our post-acute network
• Direct impact on patient outcomes and continuity of care
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Competitive compensation with potential incentives tied to performance
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