Ventilator Program Liaison

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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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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., Point…