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Clinical Liaison
Company : Select Medical
Location : Rochelle Park, NJ, 07662
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Overview
Select Specialty Hospital
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital (LTACH)
This position requires travel to NYC
Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000, depending on years of relevant work experience. Plus, unlimited monthly bonus incentives.
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Clinical Liaison (RN/RRT)
A day in the life
You’ll advocate for referred patients in the pre-admission process by collaborating with clinical teams to assess patient needs. You will serve as a resource for healthcare professionals through fostering relationships within medical facilities. With clinical expertise and problem-solving skills, you’ll also coordinate care plans with physicians and families. Additionally, you will facilitate patient transfers and address barriers to accessing specialized post-ICU care.
Who We Are
At Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 54,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 100,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.
Responsibilities
What a Clinical Liaison Does
You’ll be a champion of The Select Medical Way, which includes: putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, developing and exploring new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.
Key Responsibilities:
- You will work with physicians, discharge planners and patient's families to plan the best continuum of care after an ICU or post-surgical stay by utilizing your strong clinical background, payer knowledge and problem-solving skills.
- Perform clinical assessments of referred patients, then counsel with patient's families to assist them in making the best care decisions for their loved one.
- Partner with hospital case managers and physicians to create a smooth pre-admissions and transfer processes through removing payer-related and operational barriers for the patients getting into our highly effective level of care.
Qualifications
What we're looking for in a Clinical Liaison
Required Skills:
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Respiratory Therapist (RT) License.
- Will consider other designations like LPN, PT, OT etc., upon further review.
- Ability to complete clinical assessments of medically complex patients.
- Willing to commute into New York City three days per week or more
Preferred skills that will make you a successful Clinical Liaison:
- Demonstrated success in patient advocacy.
- Superior communication and relationship building skills.
- Prior healthcare marketing or business development experience is preferred, but extensive training is provided on this piece.
Additional Data
Why Join Us:
- Earn More: Uncapped monthly bonus program
- Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans
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Frequently asked questions
Traveling to New York City multiple days a week requires Clinical Liaisons based in Rochelle Park to plan their schedules carefully. The commute can add significant time but also offers exposure to diverse hospital settings, enhancing clinical coordination skills essential for patient advocacy in critical illness recovery.
While RN or RRT licensure is fundamental, employers in the Rochelle Park and NYC corridor often appreciate additional credentials like case management certifications or specialized patient advocacy training to better navigate payer systems and hospital networks in this high-demand region.
Success in this role hinges on clinical assessment expertise combined with effective communication. Navigating complex care plans and resolving payer obstacles requires both medical knowledge and problem-solving abilities to ensure seamless transitions for critically ill patients.
Many Clinical Liaisons leverage their patient advocacy and interdisciplinary collaboration experience to transition into leadership roles, such as case management supervisors or healthcare business development specialists, particularly when they cultivate strong relationships within hospitals and payers.
Annual compensation typically spans from $75,000 to $110,000 based on experience, complemented by uncapped monthly bonuses and a $10,000 sign-on incentive. This reflects both market standards for clinical liaison roles in the NJ/NYC area and Select Medical’s competitive benefits.
Select Medical emphasizes empowering liaisons to advocate effectively by fostering relationships with physicians and families. Their comprehensive orientation and ongoing training reinforce the company’s commitment to quality care and innovative problem-solving within critical illness recovery settings.
Select Medical offers unique exposure to long-term acute care environments and encourages proactive care coordination with a focus on removing payer-related barriers. Their large network and bonus structures provide avenues for both professional growth and financial rewards uncommon in smaller facilities.
Given the region's dense healthcare infrastructure and growing demand for post-ICU care specialists, Clinical Liaison positions are moderately competitive. Candidates with strong clinical backgrounds and flexibility to travel to NYC hold a distinct advantage in hiring and career advancement.
Navigating diverse healthcare systems and payer policies across state lines can introduce delays and complexities. Clinical Liaisons must adeptly manage communication among multiple stakeholders and overcome operational hurdles to ensure timely patient admissions and transitions.