Regional Hospital Liaison โ Central Ohio Region
Garden Springs Healthcare is seeking a highly driven and relationship-focused Regional Hospital Liaison based in the Columbus, Ohio market. This fully external position is responsible for developing and maintaining strong referral relationships with hospital systems, case managers, discharge planners, physicians, and healthcare partners throughout the Central Ohio region.
We are looking for a proven performer with existing hospital relationships and a strong understanding of post-acute care operations, admissions, and patient transition management within the SNF and/or LTACH space.
Position Summary
The Regional Hospital Liaison will serve as the primary field representative for Garden Springs Healthcare throughout the Columbus market. This role requires daily in-person hospital visits, strategic relationship development, and consistent communication with referral sources to drive census growth and strengthen market presence.
The ideal candidate is well-connected within Central Ohio hospitals, highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain referral relationships with hospitals, physicians, case managers, social workers, and discharge planners throughout Central Ohio
Conduct daily in-person visits to assigned hospital accounts
Generate and manage referral pipeline opportunities for skilled nursing and post-acute placements
Coordinate closely with admissions, clinical, and operational teams to ensure smooth patient transitions
Educate referral partners on Garden Springs Healthcare services, capabilities, and outcomes
Identify new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the market
Attend networking events, hospital meetings, and community outreach initiatives
Maintain detailed documentation of referral activity, account management efforts, and relationship development
Meet and exceed established census and referral growth goals
Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH), or post-acute healthcare marketing/business development
Existing relationships and proven experience working with Columbus-area hospital accounts required
Demonstrated track record of successful referral development and census growth
Strong understanding of hospital discharge planning and post-acute care continuum
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills
Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fully external role
Experience with CRM systems and referral tracking preferred
Valid driverโs license and reliable transportation required
Position Details
Fully external, field-based role
Daily travel throughout the Central Ohio/Columbus market required
Competitive compensation package
Bonus/incentive opportunity based on performance
Healthcare and benefits package available
Why Join Garden Springs Healthcare?
At Garden Springs Healthcare, we are committed to building strong partnerships, delivering exceptional post-acute care outcomes, and creating meaningful impact within the communities we serve. This is an opportunity to join a growing organization that values initiative, accountability, and relationship-driven leadership.
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