Home Health Director of Patient Care Services

Pay:$130,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year Job description: Job Title/Position:Director of Patient Care Services/Clinical Director Reports To: Executive Director/Administrator Overview Together we Thrive! Our team at Comfort and Thrive Home Health holds the firm belief that a healthy and diverse environment helps our staff to build a strong foundation for the care of our patients. We seek respectful, compassionate and patient employees who are ready to be a part of a company that offers extraordinary opportunities to experience an exciting and rewarding career with room to grow. We are actively seeking a Director of Patient Services/Clinical Director to join our Comfort and Thrive Home Health amazing team. We provide iPhone and iPad to kick start your new career! Job Description Summary The Clinical Director is responsible for the overall direction of home health clinical services. The Clinical Director establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for home health services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy. The Clinical Director also serves as the Clinical Manager for the purposes of meeting the Medicare Conditions of Participation. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities 1. Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel. 2. Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and Clinical Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all aspects of home health care services, provided through organization personnel. 3. Assists Clinical Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning. 4. Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated. 5. Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization's budget. 6. Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume, which could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses. 7. Evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisors. 8. Assists Clinical Supervisors to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians. 9. Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel. 10. Conducts clinician performance evaluations annually, or more frequently if indicated. 11. Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities. 12. Assures proper mainte­nance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws. 1. Responsible for the maintenance of adequate and appropriate inventory supplies and equipment for the provision of patient services. 2. Develops, implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel. Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, either directly or by delegating to another staff member. 3. Plans and implements inservice and continuing education programs to meet education and training needs of organization personnel. 4. Assists with the evaluation of organization performance via performance improvement program, productivity, quarterly and annual reviews. Assures for the quality and safe delivery of home health services provided through the Organization. 5. Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers Organization policies and procedures. 6. Assures compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding licensure and certification of organization personnel and, maintains compliance to Home Care standards. 7. Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care; shares information with appropriate organization personnel. 8. Promotes home health referrals in the health care community. 9. In the absence of the Executive Director/Administrator, the Clinical Director will become the acting Executive Director/Administrator and will be vested with authority to act on behalf of the Executive Director/Administrator. 10. If functioning as Clinical Manager, would provide oversight of all patient care services and personnel including making patient and personnel assignments; coordinating patient care; coordinating referrals; assuring patient needs are continually assessed: and assuring the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized plan of care. 11. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Administrator. Position Qualifications 1. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State or a licensed physician in the State. 2. A degree in Medicine or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing. Master’s degree in health care preferred. 3. Three years of management experience in a home health or related health care organization. 4. Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional administrative personnel. 5. Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community. 6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or Organization requirements and is in good working order. 7. Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills. 8. Knowledge of business management and governmental regulations Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Medical Specialty: • Home Health Schedule: • Monday to Friday • On call • Weekends as needed License/Certification: • RN License (Required) Work Location: In person Job Type: Full-time Pay: $130,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person