Hospice Sales Representative

About the role

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, offers home health, hospice and community-based services. As Hospice Liaison / Hospice Sales Representative, you generate referrals and drive census growth by building relationships with physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and community providers. You educate partners about hospice services, facilitate timely referrals and smooth care transitions, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team while keeping a compassionate, patient-first approach. The role involves 50% or more travel within the assigned territory.

Key responsibilities

• Educate health care professionals, patients and families about home care services
• Build and maintain relationships with hospitals, nursing homes and physician offices to generate leads
• Coordinate patient admissions, including obtaining the documentation needed for referral to admission
• Conduct on-site visits to assess patient needs and identify barriers to care
• Keep accurate records of patient interactions and referrals
• Achieve admissions, product and payor-mix goals, and meet short- and long-term target account goals
• Log daily sales calls in the CRM, including pre- and post-call notes, and keep referral sources up to date
• Attend community events to promote Amedisys and respond to customer complaints promptly

Required profile

• 1+ year of experience in a healthcare-related business development or outreach role
• Reliable transportation, a current driver's license and liability insurance
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree

What we offer

• Salary of $75,440 to $113,160 annually for full-time employment
• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility)