Director of Patient Outcomes

Ernest Health • Arlington, MA

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About The Position

The Director of Patient Outcomes (Rehab) is responsible for implementing and coordinating the patient assessment and evaluation process for all patients treated by the Rehabilitation Department. The role uses rehabilitation expertise, training, and independent discretion and judgment to supervise and manage completion of the Patient Assessment Instrument (PAI) for each rehabilitation inpatient. The Director provides oversight and clinical support for completing patient assessment and Quality Indicator data, ensuring accurate functional-status scoring and reflection of 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

• A clinical license in the state of employment is required: PT, OT, SLP, or RN. Other licensure or certification may be considered based on appropriate qualifications.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is required.
• 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 appropriate 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 all patients treated by the Rehabilitation Department.
• Supervise and manage completion of the Patient Assessment Instrument for each rehabilitation inpatient.
• Provide oversight and clinical support for completion of patient assessment and Quality Indicator data.
• Ensure accurate scoring of functional status and accurate reflection of patients’ care needs.
• Direct the Case Management Department as needed.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible medical plan options
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives
• Earned Time Off, accruing from the start date
• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed