Flight Clinical Program Manager

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing•Temple, TX

51d

About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for the provision of patient care services from admission, stabilization, operative intervention(s) if applicable, through discharge, Inclusive of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program. The Program Manager collaborates with the designated Medical Director in areas to include, but not limited to: developing and/ or revising policies, procedures and guidelines; assuring staff competency, education, and training; QAPI Program; and regularly participates in the neonatal or maternal QAPI meeting. Developing collaborative relationships in the neonatal or maternal QAPI meeting. Developing collaborative relationships with other NPM/MPM(s) of designated facilities within the applicable care region. Coordinating all phases of the unit's program lifecycle: Analysis and Planning; Implementation, Testing, Education and Training; Productive Use; and Ongoing support and Quality Management.

Requirements

EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience
1 year experience in air medical Leadership
Previous flight medical experience ( 3 years minimum)
Excellent Communication Skills
Excellent Customer Service Skills
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Must have ONE of the following:
-LCSW
-LMSW
-LMSW-AP
-LVN
-OT
-PT
-RN
-Both RRT (from the National Board Respiratory Care) AND RCP (from the Texas Medical Board)
-SLP
-LICDIET
-RD.
-EMT-P,BLS,ACLS,PALS, NRP

Nice To Haves

Project and/or Program Management experience
Process improvement and/or quality improvement experience
Able to quickly establish professional and cooperative relationships with multidisciplinary team members
Able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment while balancing multiple demands
Able to quickly establish professional and cooperative relationships with multidisciplinary team members
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong critical thinking skills with ability to solve problems and exercise sound judgement
Able to mentor, guide and train team members
Skill in the use of computers and related software
PMP certification preferred

Responsibilities

Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to inspire commitment, encourage involvement, and guide individuals toward organizational, departmental, and individual goal achievement.
Provides regular updates as needed to the Patient Safety Councils, CMO's, Associate CMO's, Executive Directors and Medical Directors.
Collaborates with appropriate departments to develop effective marketing and communication plans.
Maintains detailed documentation of program activities, including roadmaps, timelines, steering and subcommittee minutes, training tools, etc.
Manages the day-to-day activities of the program to ensure its efficient operations.
Ensures that services are provided in a timely, accurate, effective, and cost-efficient manner and in compliance with established policies, procedures and practices.
Establishes necessary area specific policies and procedures that support advance objectives.
Prepares timely and accurate financial, statistical, and/or tracking reports and interpretation as required.
Ensures that appropriate records are created and maintained as required by regulatory policies and procedures.
Assists directors with budget planning, scheduling and meeting planning.
Proactively identifies, plans, implements, evaluates and monitors quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives.
Significantly contributes to or leads system and/or regional initiatives by gathering data, conducting research, maintaining records, tracking issues and barriers, evaluating impact of interventions, coordinating activities, and executing plans to resolve issues.
Researches and maintains knowledge of current evidence-based practices and works with multidisciplinary teams to build a replicable model for evidence-based clinical programs and guidelines. Develops program tools and resources such as guidelines, training/education materials and enhancement requirements.
Acts as a trusted change agent and subject matter expert (SME) related to program management, process improvement, clinical and contract performance.
Acts as a liaison across the care continuum to multidisciplinary teams and internal/external stakeholders.