Physician Liaison

Description

ABOUT US

For over 55 years, we have been considered one of the innovative world leaders in the enhancement and improvement of care for foot and ankle medical conditions, sports medicine and clinical programs. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in a patient focused environment by providing the most advanced and knowledgeable foot and ankle care. WFAI has experienced phenomenal development, with expansion into 5 states and a future dedicated to continuing with that growth strategy. As our family expands, we stand by our core values, which include integrity, excellence, trust, caring, tradition and innovation. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

We have an immediate need to hire an experienced Physician Liaison to be responsible for the sales and public relations of our clinics. The physician liaison is the primary sales and marketing person responsible for building relationships between physicians' offices and our clinics to increase the number of patients referred to our facility for treatment and care. This person will be the representative for doctors, medical practices, and bridges the communication gap between referring doctors and specialty physicians. This position requires the ability to travel to multiple locations.

Essential Functions:

•  Surveying local primary and specialty physicians to increase the number of patient referrals to the system.
•  Meeting with local physicians to promote our facility's services.
• Helping doctors to build and maintain relationships with specialists and surgeons to refer patients with confidence.
•  Growing physician referrals and connecting our facility with the local healthcare community.
• Meeting with referring doctors to discuss patient care, referrals, new treatments, and thanking them for existing referrals.
• Increasing high revenue procedures and surgeries.
•  Reporting to the business development manager and ensuring you comply with the marketing goals and philosophies of our facility.
•  Reporting on your progress in building referrals and managing practitioner relationships.
•  Arranging and leading public relations campaigns and awareness efforts.
• Must demonstrate highly ethical behavior and good judgment including the ability to always maintain the utmost confidentiality appropriate within a medical work environment.

Requirements

 QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities.

• MA Certification is a plus
• 1-2 years of experience in the field or related area. 
•  Must have excellent Excel skills including pivot charts, and the ability to analyze EMR reporting. 
• General medical knowledge, especially related to our facility's services, treatment offerings, and equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel to hospitals / clinics.
• Able to provide proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation and DMV report. 

Compensation / Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate depends on experience level. 
• Benefit eligibility for FT employees working 30 hours weekly begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) program begins on the first of the month following 60 days of employment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Weil Foot & Ankle Institute is proud to be an affirmative action employer and we are committed to an equal opportunity workplace, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, marital status, veteran status or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit; use hands; and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception

AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) SPECIFICATIONS

Qualified individuals with disabilities may make a request for reasonable accommodation to the Director of Human Resources.  Upon receipt of an accommodation request, the Director of Human Resources will meet with the requesting individual to discuss and identify the precise limitations resulting from the disability and the potential accommodation that might help overcome those limitations. The Director of Human Resources in conjunction with a medical review (and, if necessary, other appropriate management representatives) will determine the feasibility of the requested accommodation and the impact on the business operation.  The Director of Human Resources will inform the qualified individual of the decision of the accommodation request or how to make the accommodation.