Outpatient Therapy Services Manager, Newark, DE
Location: Newark, Delaware
Description: Nemours is at present looking to employ Outpatient Therapy Services Manager, Newark, DE right now, this career will be placed in Delaware. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Nemours is seeking an Outpatient Therapy Services Manager to join our Outpatient Therapy Services team in Newark, Delaware.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, Nemours provides world-class clinical care in four states â€" Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Located in Wilmington, Delaware, the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children offers intensive and acute inpatient and outpatient services covering more than 30 pediatric specialties. Ranked among the nation's best in pediatric specialty care by U.S. News & World Report , this world-renowned teaching hospital has served children from 42 states and 14 nations. Extending the world-class care of the duPont Hospital for Children, the Nemours Children's Clinic provides expert care for even more children across the Delaware Valley through community-based physician services and collaborative partnerships with health and hospital systems. To keep pace with the changing health care environment and build a healthier future for our children, Nemours has embarked on a multi-phase expansion to create a children's hospital like no other in the region. Upon completion in June 2014, the hospital will include private, family-centered, technologically advanced patient rooms, a new Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, and a new expanded Emergency Department.
This position has a split of Management responsibilities and patient care responsibilities.
Coordinates the operational activities and manages daily staff assignments, patient flow, supplies and equipment in a manner that meets the needs of practitioners and patients. Responsible for adherence of department policy and procedures by staff. Facilitates performance improvement programs and initiatives.
Oversees ongoing development and retention of qualified clinical staff.
Conducts performance reviews, disciplinary actions including termination (upon discuss and approval of Director and HR) and hiring of staff within department.
Provides evaluation, treatment and consultation independently to patients within the program.
Demonstrated clinical proficiency in direct patient care and is responsible for the completion of 100% of basic clinical competencies and 75% of clinical competency in a discipline specific specialty area.
Oversees implementation of strategic planning activities and initiatives. Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services and assure patient safety, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of the Nemours Foundation.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for facilitating a collaborative and supportive relationship between key departments within the organization in order to achieve hospital and practice goals and objectives.
Provides cross coverage for Program Supervisors in times of absence or vacancies to assure continued smooth patient operations.
In conjunction with Program Supervisors coordinates the implementation of the programs annual Performance improvement plan to assure patient care quality, outcome and customer satisfaction.
In collaboration with Department leadership team, is responsible for developing, monitoring and meeting the budgeted financial goals for areas of responsibility. Provides budgetary input, collates information and completes required fiscal reporting to Program Director. Works to maximize revenue collections and responds to requests by CBO on billing issues and concerns.
Responsible for employment of clinical personnel, disciplinary action, evaluation, recommendations on salary adjustments, annual review of job descriptions and competency checklists as well as assurance of current licensure when necessary or applicable and other personnel actions as required. Assures completion of all annual department, hospital and organizational requirements.
Conducts monthly program meetings with all program staff.
Approves and coordinates time off requests and utilization of per diem or casual staff. Complete time and pay for assigned staff. Approves purchasing requests for department.
Coordinates interview and hiring process for clinical and support staff within management scope.
Promotes a positive work attitude within the department and practice and treats employees with respect, dignity and fairness but is also firm when necessary. Participates in various committees as required or assigned. Provides regular feedback to clinical staff to address scheduling problems in a timely and effective manner. Rounds regularly with direct reporting staff and semi annually with key referral departments. Responds to patient and family concerns resolving complaints, issues or inquiries.
Maintains current knowledge of all applicable licensing, regulatory and accreditation standards.
Assures compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements including JCAHO standards, State regulations, Life Safety Code, National Fire Prevention Association, Office of Human Protection, Americans with Disabilities Act and Clean Air Act, in areas of responsibility.
Additional Responsibilities:
1. Functions as a clinician during periods of turnover, extended leave and for special needs, as assigned. 2. Participates in professional, civic and service organizations
3. Maintains a program of professional growth and development
Performance Skills:
Accepts feedback/Gives feedback Asks appropriate questions Effectively delegates Gives accurate information Interviews effectively Responsible for staff Sets priorities Is an effective team member Answers customers' questions Seeks staff input and involves staff in decision-making Builds and fosters professional relationships Ensures written communications are focused to the reader's understanding Knowledgeable regarding Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children services Makes work environment comfortable for colleagues Stays current on technological aspects of position Uses listening skills (non-verbal communications, rephrasing, etc.) Develops operational systems to enhance workflow Provides written reference material for department staff Effectively presents solutions/suggestions Effectively motivates Accepts additional responsibilities willingly Works willingly and effectively with change, motivates others accordingly Manages resources prudently Recognizes the importance of process Schedules time efficiently Shares resources Works independently Takes direction Thinks pro-actively Identifies customers Defines procedures Makes decisions The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree; Clinical degree preferred. 2-3 year of Supervisory experience is preferred.
Must maintain Clinical License.
Nemours, an equal opportunity employer, is committed to focusing on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:21:10 GMT
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