CLINICAL DIRECTOR- RN OR PT -CENTRALIA (HOME HEALTH)
Company: LHC Group
Location: Centralia
Posted on: October 11, 2024
Job Description:
Summary
The Clinical Director is responsible for overseeing and directing
the patient care operations of the home care facility. This
includes: coordinating and completing assigned projects to
effectively support the immediate and long range objectives of the
company; oversight of the eligibility of patients referred to home
care services, planning for the services to be provided to patients
and supervising their total home health care; implementing and
maintaining administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and
policies which assure compliance with applicable state and federal
regulations; enhancing the profitability of the agency; and
providing motivation and retention of a qualified staff and assure
the quality of services delivered. This position also acts as a
liaison with management staff and other departments throughout the
company. Salary Range: $100K - $130K annually
Responsibilities
- Supervises and ensures high quality patient care services
throughout the episode of care. This includes overseeing: referral
coordination, assuring that patient needs are continually assessed,
and assuring the development, implementation, and updates of the
patient's individualized plan of care. Ensures coordination with
physician, family, and other clinicians involved in care as
appropriate. Communicates effectively with staff to ensure they are
informed through staff conferences as needed and mandatory
in-services, including but not limited to monthly staff/safety
meetings.
- Supervises patient care to ensure the delivery of safe,
economical, and efficient patient care, which adheres to relevant
standards of accepted nursing and medical practice, to include
federal and state regulations, and Joint Commission standards, as
well as to ensure compliance with payer source criteria and LHC
policies. This includes ensuring patient care is provided according
to the plan of care as ordered by the physician.
- Supervises agency staff workers performance and monitors and
assesses employee performance regularly utilizing the clinician
scorecard and yearly with the performance evaluation tool.
- Ensures that only qualified personnel are hired. Oversees
licensure verification, certification, and credentialing as
required by law and policy prior to employment and annually
thereafter.
- Assists with staff recruitment to ensure that adequate staffing
is maintained. Operates within the staffing model.
- Serves as a member of the Management Team and QAPI Team
according to required timeframes and implements Performance
Improvement Projects and annual strategic agency planning ensuring
follow up on any required action plans. Maintains and documents an
infection control program which has as its goal the prevention and
control of infections and communicable diseases.
- Participates in annual strategic agency planning. Ensures
follow up on any required action plans.
- Conducts at least monthly meetings with the medical director.
Approves medical director invoices and submits on a monthly basis
to the Home Office with appropriate supporting documentation for
timely payment.
- Drives Operational metrics, including but not limited to the
following: productivity, VBP, SVP, ACH, claims alert, late EMS,
unverified services, orders audit, and agency financial statements
to ensure the organization is on target with company goals related
to operational efficiency, growth, quality, and finances. Follows
up, addresses issues, and implements action plans as appropriate to
meet goals.
- Acts as Emergency Coordinator in the absence of the Executive
Director/Alternate Executive Director during emergencies ensuring
appropriate plan execution.
- Communicates effectively and professionally with all customers
to represent the agency and ensures that a timely and thorough
investigation of concerns voiced by patients, caregivers and
referral sources occurs including follow-up with the complainant to
ensure satisfaction with the resolution of the complaint. Maintains
confidential documentation within the information system.
Collaborates with the sales team to grow the business.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
License Requirements
- If Clinical Director is a RN, must have current RN licensure in
state of Washington.
- Current CPR certification required.
- If Clinical Director is another clinical discipline (PT/OT),
must have current applicable license in the state of
Washington.
- One year of supervisory and/or management experience in home
health setting or related healthcare setting preferred.
- Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a
dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and
inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any
legally other protected characteristic.
Assured Home Health a part of LHC Group family of providers - the
preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and
families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care
that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our
home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient
care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more
patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More
hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are
united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping
people.
Keywords: LHC Group, Lakewood , CLINICAL DIRECTOR- RN OR PT -CENTRALIA (HOME HEALTH), Executive , Centralia, Washington
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