Physician Liaison Job at Robert Half (Sacramento)

Job Description

We are looking for a relationship-driven Physician Liaison to support referral growth and care coordination for specialty providers serving patients after acute injuries. This Contract to permanent position is based in Sacramento, California, and focuses on strengthening connections with referral sources while helping patients access appropriate services across interventional pain, orthopedics, neurology, and neuropsychology. The ideal candidate brings strong outside sales instincts, healthcare coordination awareness, and the ability to communicate complex care pathways clearly to both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders.

Job Responsibility

Develop and sustain productive partnerships with urgent care centers, emergency departments, physician practices, and other referral sources involved in injury-related care
Present the organization's specialty services, diagnostic resources, and care coordination capabilities in a clear and thorough manner to referral partners
Support compliant referral flow between external partners and specialty physicians to help patients move through evaluation and treatment without unnecessary delays
Recognize obstacles that may slow access to care and work with appropriate teams to address operational issues affecting referral progression
Gather and share feedback from referral sources to highlight service needs, relationship trends, and opportunities for improvement
Work closely with internal leaders and provider teams to improve alignment between community referral accounts and specialty care services
Represent the organization at industry gatherings, local networking opportunities, and industry events to strengthen market presence and community relationships
Contribute to efforts that improve continuity of care from the initial referral through treatment completion and recovery support

Requirements

Prior experience in outside sales, physician outreach, healthcare marketing, or referral development is required
Background working with first-party and third-party auto insurance claims is strongly preferred
Familiarity with referral intake, care coordination, or injury-related healthcare workflows is preferred
Understanding of specialty treatment pathways such as interventional pain, orthopedics, spine care, or neurology is preferred
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills with the ability to earn trust across legal, clinical, and administrative contacts
Ability to explain specialty care processes to non-clinical audiences in a confident and accessible way
Proficiency with business and communication tools such as CRM platforms, Microsoft Office, EHR systems, and phone-based outreach technology
Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage a territory and respond effectively to time-sensitive needs

Nice to have

Background working with first-party and third-party auto insurance claims is strongly preferred
Familiarity with referral intake, care coordination, or injury-related healthcare workflows is preferred
Understanding of specialty treatment pathways such as interventional pain, orthopedics, spine care, or neurology is preferred

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