Hospice of Marion, a part of Empath Health is seeking a Professional Relations Liaison. The Professional Relations Liaison is a marketing, relationship building and educational position. The Liaison will act as a consultant to our referral sources to educate them about Empath Health services, access to hospice care and delivery of end-of-life care. It is expected that the Liaison would be an expert in end-of-life services, as well as adept at marketing and educating our professional community. He/she would be expected to identify and facilitate opportunities for an increased Empath Health presence and collaborations which will improve access to hospice care and related programs.

Since 1983, Hospice of Marion County has been honored to serve families across Ocala and Marion County with compassionate, expert end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health, we help neighbors with advanced illness live as comfortably and meaningfully as possible, while supporting their families and caregivers with respect, guidance, and dignity

What you'll Do

Cultivate, develop and enhance contractual and care relationships within area hospitals, nursing homes, ALFs, physicians and community agencies.
Maintain membership in related health care professional organizations for the purpose of networking.
Establish a database of information, including physician and hospital preferences as to better serve their needs.
Collect and analyze data of referral patterns from all referral sources, to include physicians, social workers, discharge planners, hospital vs community physicians and SNFs.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the community’s health care market, competition, consumer demands and governmental policies which influence the agency’s outreach goals and access for patients/families
Provide formal and informal education opportunities with physicians, physician office staff, hospital social workers/discharge planners/patient unit staff, nursing home staff and staff in community agencies.

Be a communication link to hospitals/nursing homes/physicians in order to provide easy access to all hospice services.
Through relationship building and development of new collaborations, assure that optimal access to hospice is achieved for patients/families.

Why Join Empath Health?

Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 2 years outreach, professional relations and/or sales experience preferred.
Minimum 5 years clinical expertise in related discipline preferred.
Ability to work unsupervised exercising a high degree of discretion and independent judgement.
Must have reliable transportation/insurance and be willing to travel throughout the county.
Employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.
Employee must sign a Business Protection Agreement.

What You'll Find at Empath Health

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.