Respiratory Therapist Hospital Liaison (RRT)

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