Job Description
Summary
Responsible for establishing and maintaining strong connections with community partners, healthcare providers, and relevant organizations by promoting the hospital's services, building relationships, and facilitating seamless patient transitions between the community and hospital settings.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
- Develop and implement outreach strategies to connect with local community organizations, physician practices, clinics, senior living facilities, and other healthcare providers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to promote the hospital's services and create referral pathways.
- Educate community partners and healthcare providers about the hospital's specialized services, programs, and resources available to patients.
- Collaborate with physicians, discharge planners, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate patient referrals to the hospital.
- Conduct assessments to identify healthcare needs and gaps in the community.
- Organize and participate in community events, health fairs, seminars, and workshops to promote the hospital's services and engage with the public.
- Collaborate with the hospital's marketing and public relations teams to develop targeted materials and messages for community outreach efforts.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Management required or Bachelor's Degree Public Relations required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Occupational Therapist [Massachusetts] Physical Therapist [Massachusetts] Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts] Speech-language Pathologist [Massachusetts]
Experience
Community Outreach Experience 2-3 years required and Healthcare/Managed Care Experience 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of local healthcare resources and community organizations.
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations, privacy laws, and ethical standards.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the community as needed.
Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge
Job Tags
Local area,