Hopebridge is hiring an experienced
Physician Liaison to expand access to autism therapy services across
North Carolina, with a focus on the Raleigh and Charlotte metro areas. This strategic, field-based role requires a relationship-builder who can represent the Hopebridge brand in the local medical community. The ideal candidate is a seasoned healthcare professional with 10+ years of experience and deep regional insight into the NC healthcare and referral landscape.
About Hopebridge
Founded in 2005, Hopebridge is a mission-driven autism therapy provider offering personalized, interdisciplinary services for children with autism spectrum disorder. With a strong commitment to care and innovation, we’re helping thousands of families navigate developmental, behavioral, and sensory challenges.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with pediatricians, neurologists, developmental specialists, and other healthcare professionals across North Carolina
- Serve as a trusted partner and subject matter expert on Hopebridge services and referral processes
- Identify new referral sources and expand access to ABA, speech, and occupational therapy services in assigned regions
- Conduct regular in-person visits, presentations, and lunch & learns with physician offices, hospital teams, and healthcare organizations
- Collaborate with clinical teams and local center leadership to align outreach efforts and support operational goals
- Stay informed on payer landscapes (commercial and Medicaid) and educate physicians accordingly
- Maintain accurate records in Salesforce CRM; track referral activity, follow-ups, and outreach plans
- Represent Hopebridge at relevant conferences and community events
- Partner with the marketing and business development teams to support campaigns, collateral, and messaging
- Achieve or exceed referral and growth targets for assigned territory
Requirements
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, MHA) preferred
- 10+ years of experience in healthcare marketing, provider relations, or physician outreach
- Strong understanding of the North Carolina medical community and referral patterns
- Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive business development and achieve referral goals
- Familiarity with autism therapy, behavioral health, or pediatric services is a plus
- Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM tools
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally with occasional overnight travel
- Residency in Raleigh or Charlotte, NC is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Well- connected to universities in the North Carolina area
- Existing network of pediatric providers in North Carolina
- Background in pediatric, behavioral, or developmental healthcare
Competencies
- Strategic thinking & problem-solving
- Effective communication & emotional intelligence
- Territory management & organizational skills
- Resilience, drive, and professionalism
- Team collaboration & accountability
Additional Information
- Travel: Heavy within assigned territory, with 2–3 overnight trips/month
- Supervisory Responsibility: None
- Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting, driving, and in-office presentations
Physical Demands
This position may require occasional lifting, carrying, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, and reaching above the shoulder. Employees in this position must be physically able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position.
Disclaimer
The above statements reflect general functions of this job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in this job. The immediate supervisor may elaborate on or add to the above list if the duties come within the employee’s realm of responsibility.
Hopebridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
