Director of Patient Outcomes

Ernest Health•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Patient Outcomes (Rehab) is responsible for implementing and coordinating the patient assessment and evaluation process for patients treated by the Rehabilitation Department staff. The role uses rehabilitation expertise, training, and independent judgment to supervise and manage completion of the Patient Assessment Instrument (PAI) for each rehabilitation inpatient. The Director provides oversight and clinical support for completion of PAI and Quality Indicator data, ensuring accurate functional-status scoring and that assessments reflect patients’ care needs. The position may direct the Case Management Department as needed and integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

Clinical license in the state of employment in PT, OT, SLP, or RN; other licensure or certification may be considered based on appropriate qualifications.
Leadership or supervisory experience.
Demonstrable knowledge of all aspects of clinical care for rehabilitation patients.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Critical-thinking skills.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to apply concepts of age and developmental stages when interacting with patients and families.
Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Nice To Haves

Two years of recent experience in an acute-care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and coordinate the patient assessment and evaluation process for Rehabilitation Department patients.
Supervise and manage completion of the Patient Assessment Instrument for each rehabilitation inpatient.
Provide oversight and clinical support in completing patient assessment and Quality Indicator data.
Ensure accurate scoring of functional status and that assessments reflect patients’ care needs.
Direct the Case Management Department as needed.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.