Clinical Liaison

Job Advertisement: Clinical Liaison – Certified Respiratory Therapist (Vent Unit Focus) Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) – [Facility Name], Great Falls, MT

Position: Clinical Liaison / Respiratory Specialist (Full-Time) Focus: Ventilator & Respiratory Care Unit Location: Great Falls, Montana Reports to: Administrator / Director of Nursing Compensation: Competitive salary comprehensive benefits including health/dental insurance, PTO, mileage reimbursement, and CEU support.

About Us Park Place is a leading skilled nursing facility in Great Falls, proudly featuring a dedicated Ventilator & Respiratory Care Unit that provides specialized, high-acuity care for residents requiring mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy management, and advanced respiratory support. Our interdisciplinary team delivers compassionate, evidence-based care in a modern, well-equipped environment—helping patients transition from hospital to home or long-term stability.

Job Summary We are seeking a licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist with strong clinical expertise and sales/marketing acumen to serve as our Clinical Liaison. In this hybrid role, you'll market our Vent Unit to hospitals, physicians, discharge planners, and referral sources while providing clinical assessments and education to ensure appropriate, seamless admissions for ventilator-dependent and complex respiratory patients.

This position combines your respiratory therapy knowledge with relationship-building to drive census growth in our specialized vent program.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary clinical liaison for the Ventilator Unit: Build and maintain strong referral relationships with acute care hospitals, LTACs, pulmonologists, intensivists, case managers, and discharge planners in Cascade County and surrounding areas.

• Conduct on-site and virtual clinical evaluations of potential vent/respiratory referrals to determine appropriateness for admission (e.g., vent weaning potential, trach care needs, oxygen requirements).

• Educate referral sources on our vent unit capabilities, including mechanical ventilation management, weaning protocols, tracheostomy care, pulmonary rehab, and 24/7 respiratory coverage.

• Coordinate smooth transitions: Facilitate timely admissions, communicate with hospital teams on patient needs, and ensure all documentation (e.g., orders, MARs, vent settings) is complete.

• Track referral sources, admissions data, and market trends; prepare reports on marketing effectiveness and census goals for leadership.

• Represent the facility at community events, health fairs, discharge planning meetings, and professional networking opportunities to promote our respiratory services.

• Provide in-services and clinical education to referral partners and internal staff on respiratory best practices.

• Collaborate with the admissions team, Director of Nursing, and therapy/respiratory department to optimize patient outcomes and occupancy.

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, state/federal regulations, and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Required: Active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential in Montana (or eligibility for licensure).

• 2+ years of clinical experience in respiratory care, preferably in acute care, LTAC, SNF vent unit, or ICU settings with ventilator management.

• Proven track record or strong interest in healthcare marketing, liaison work, or business development (prior liaison experience preferred but not required—we value clinical credibility).

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills; comfortable with public speaking, one-on-one networking, and building trust with physicians/hospital staff.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with electronic health records (e.g., PointClickCare) is a plus.

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle (daily travel to referral sources required; mileage reimbursed).

• Passion for respiratory care, ventilator weaning, and improving outcomes for complex pulmonary patients.

• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently while collaborating with the team.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to leverage your respiratory expertise to grow a specialized vent program in a community-focused SNF.

• Make a direct impact on patient transitions and outcomes for ventilator-dependent individuals.

• Supportive leadership, competitive compensation, and professional growth (including CEUs for RRT maintenance).

• Work in a stable, essential healthcare role with meaningful community ties in Great Falls.

How to Apply If you're a clinically sharp Respiratory Therapist with a knack for relationship-building and a passion for vent care, we want to hear from you!

Park Place is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Background check and drug screening required.

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis—apply today and help us expand exceptional respiratory care in our region!