Patient Outreach Specialist

Suvida Healthcare LLC · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Who We Are At Suvida Healthcare, we are not just caregivers; we're compassionate advocates dedicated to enriching the lives of our cherished seniors. As a Team Member with us, you will embark on a fulfilling journey where your skills and empathy converge to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of an underserved community and their families. Our multi-disciplinary primary care program is built to address the physical, behavioral, social, and cultural needs of Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors. Celebrate diversity and inclusivity in a workplace that attracts, engages, values, rewards, and recognizes the unique needs and backgrounds of both, our patients and our team. We believe that a rich tapestry of experiences, shared interests, and perspectives enhances the care we provide, making us a stronger, service-centered, and more compassionate healthcare family and Employer of Choice! Will you join us Suvidanos , to help achieve our Higher Purpose? What Makes Us Unique We are an empowered primary care, clinical operations, and support team creating health equity through an exceptional clinical and consumer experience that improves the quality of life for the people, families, and neighborhoods we serve. We tailor our primary care program to the culture, language, social, and overall well-being of the seniors we serve. How We Work Our Culture & Core Beliefs Earn Trust Building Relationships Creating Joy Doing Right Improving Every Day Moving Forward What Youโ€™ll Do Position Summary The Patient Outreach Specialist (POS) is focused on engaging patients who have struggled to establish a relationship with their healthcare provider at Suvida and / or who have recently been discharged from an acute care setting. The POS will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to encourage patients to take an active role in their health by facilitating their engagement with Suvida, where they can access the tools necessary to make healthy lifestyle choices and adopt lifelong healthy behaviors. This position will be primarily field-based and focused on conducting home visits to unengaged patients who (a) Suvida has been unable to establish a relationship with or (b) have recently been discharged from the acute care. This role will conduct described home visits alongside a second POS and will work closely with center-based teams throughout Houston to engage hard to reach patients and educate them on the value Suvida provides. This is a non-traditional, highly flexible role requiring availability beyond standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, to effectively engage underserved populations. Essential Responsibilities consist of but not all inclusive: Conduct in-home outreach visits to assigned patients to establish relationships, educate on Suvidaโ€™s model, and schedule initial appointments. Engage patients recently discharged from acute care settings to support safe transitions and continuity of care. Collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, providers, and community partners to address barriers to care. Partner with clinical and case management teams on transitions of care (TOC), including co

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living โ€” housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work โ€” are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being โ€” isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule โ€” cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue โ€” everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming โ€” exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings โ€” and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr
Houston Median $22,818/yr
Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr
vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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