Washington County Regional Medical Center has provided patient-centered care to the community for 61 years. Our hospital is seeking experienced and motivated employees who will continue providing high quality care to our patients. WCRMC is a licensed general acute care facility with 56 hospital beds and a 60-bed extended care facility.
Position Summary:
The Clinical Liaison (MD) serves as the vital connection between the hospital, referring providers, and the community.
This role is especially critical in a rural healthcare environment, where strong provider relationships and patient advocacy directly impact access to care and community health.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and evaluate patient medical records to determine clinical appropriateness for hospital services or specialty programs.
- Track referral patterns, admission conversions, and outreach activity to support hospital growth initiatives.
- Reviews and evaluates medical staff in quality assurance and utilization review (i.e. FPPE, OPPE)
- Reviews and evaluates medical staff Bylaws and Rules/Regulations
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree required.
- Minimum of 3 years of quality improvement.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
Core Competencies:
- Clinical Expertise & Decision-Making – Uses sound medical judgment to guide admission and referral decisions.
- Communication & Relationship Building – Builds strong partnerships with patients, providers, and the community.
- Patient-Centered Care – Advocates for appropriate, accessible, and high-quality care.
- Professionalism & Ethics – Maintains confidentiality, integrity, and compliance at all times.
- Community Engagement – Promotes hospital visibility and trust within the rural community.
Working Conditions:
- Work performed in hospital and community-based settings.
- Requires travel to partner hospitals, clinics, and community events within the region.
- May require flexible hours to accommodate outreach and referral coordination needs.