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As a Clinical Account Executive (CAE), you will work within a Houston Medical Center territory to coordinate care for all home health referrals to the agency beginning with the initial referral process. After that initial referral is made, the CAE will continue to coordinate communication regarding the care of all patients being provided care though the home health agency. The CAE is responsible for executing sales strategy of accounts to increase company market share through development and education.

Primary Responsibilities:

Coordinates the referral of patients to home health, ensuring that patient choice of the home care services is honored

Evaluates patient's suitability for home health upon request from the physician/facility

Receives referrals from the physician/facility assigned and sends to the appropriate branch of the home health agency

Acts as a liaison between the patient/caregiver and the physician and the home health agency

Schedules and coordinates physician follow up appointments when appropriate

Receives patient reports from the agency field staff and communicates those reports directly to the physician/nurse

Communicates to the home health agency any orders or changes that the physician implements

Getting the home health physician orders signed and getting a copy of the orders to the home health agency

Follows up to ensure that the original order is mailed or delivered to the home health agency

Facilitates/orders DME equipment after obtaining a signed prescription from the physician. Sets up the delivery of the equipment and any special procedures or outpatient services, when applicable

Facilitates obtaining the proper physician documentation to meet the home health face to face encounter requirement

Communicates with the DON or Branch Manager regarding any complaints or concerns that the physician has. The DON or Branch Manager will follow up to ensure that the issues are handled and corrected appropriately

Provides educational in-services regarding the services provided by the home health agency to physicians, nurses and other practitioners within a facility/physician office

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Formalized clinical training from an accredited institution

Licensed in the state of practice

Home Health experience

Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and CRM software

Proven excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $62,662 to $93,993 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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