Physician Liaison

Orthopedic Center of Florida (OCF) has been a regional authority in delivering cutting-edge musculoskeletal healthcare to Fort Myers, Naples and the surrounding communities for decades.  The practice is intensely focused on providing world class orthopedic, sports medicine, podiatric, pain management, and spine care.  Each of the specialists is fellowship trained and respected within their individual fields of expertise.  OCF is committed to setting the standard of patient centric, evidence-based, value driven musculoskeletal care.

As we continue to grow, we are hiring for a Physician Liaison. Please see below for functions and requirements for this position.

Benefits:

• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Employee Wellness Events

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in the field or related area. Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, payers, patients and the public and be capable of establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers. The employee must pass the MA competency exam within the first six months of employment. 

Preferred: Bachelors Degree

Essential Functions

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with the HOPCo Marketing and Communications Department, physicians, clinics and other departments as required.
• Visits a minimum number of accounts/3 days per week within their assigned territory. Accounts include primary care physicians, specialists, and other referral sources.
• Responsible for searching out new and unique opportunities within assigned territory for community engagement and brand awareness resulting in new patient growth. 
• Maintains and updates the practice’s physician and patient referral programs, such as the referral Information, referral platforms, and HOPCo Lightning database. Works with the HOPCo Marketing and Communications Department when necessary.
• Effectively works with contact center to ensure smooth receipt and scheduling of physician referred patients.
• Assists in the development and execution of internal and external special events.
• Assists in the development and execution of physician lecture program to enhance community education and foster positive relations between the practice and the greater community.
• Maintains and adheres to a marketing/physician relations budget for the calendar year.
• Promotes the organization among members of the medical community in order to establish partnerships and affiliations, as well as consistent referral patterns.
• Meets or exceeds physician relations, department, and organizational goals.