Clinical Coordinator - Orthopedics - F/T Day

Overview

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positive change.

Provides an optimum environment for positive communication and health enhancement for orthopedic patients through the continuum of care and coordinates services for the Ortho Joint program. Utilizes interdisciplinary collaboration with the Health Care Team and available resources to enhance coordinated care for the program and program participants. Plans, leads and implements activities to enhance access to and quality of Orthopedic Services relative to services and programs. Responsible for the development and maintenance of accurate, timely and compliant rehab and services and activities.

Responsibilities

1. Identifies areas requiring clinical study relative to the joint program for performance improvement action. 
2. Demonstrates the ability to function as a clinical resource person for the Joint Program through offering professional development opportunities. 
3. Regularly incorporates new evidence - based practices into orthopedic educational programs and utilizes information to further enhance the quality of patient care through the joint program. 
4. Communicates in oral/written format to Nursing Administration/Managers and Rehabilitation leadership the scope of orthopedic clinical services planned/accomplished, both as requested and as established on a monthly basis. 
5. Communicates (orally, written) effectively with physicians, physician offices, patients/families & healthcare team. 
6. Effectively engages patients/families and health care team in clinical service line programs 
7. Plans, implements and promotes clinical service line initiatives/educational programs. 
8. Organizes and facilitates patient teaching and support programs for patients/families re: orthopedic joint program services. 
9. Utilizes appropriate teaching principles, strategies and techniques when educating patients/health care team re: orthopedic service line. 
10. Collaborates with case managers, assisting in facilitation appropriate coverage/justification of services to ensure that patient needs are met, and patients flow through the continuum of care is seamless. 
11. Demonstrates resource capability through use of other disciplines within the continuum of care. 
12. Coordinates and assists with preparation on special projects as requested by Leader. 13. Retrieves and utilizes pertinent data from the clinical financial and performance measurement information systems. Analyzes performance measurement data identifies patterns and trends for improvement and follow up as needed. 
13. Maintains an organized system for quality performance improvement review activities. Uses internal and external benchmark processes to evaluate performance. Collects patient care data relative to issues and prepares summaries of review activities and develops monitoring activities as needed. Participates in performance improvement Educational programs.Coordinates efforts with PI steering QI and outcomes committees 15. Participate in regularly scheduled meetings and provide regular reports to update participant progress and identify potential and actual barriers to success. 
14. Designs, plans, implements enhancements, coordinates upgrades and maintains security of Joint Program related materials and records. Designs, plans, coordinates and implements enhancements to rehabilitation documentation for medical records. 
15. Facilitates interdisciplinary internal work groups to make positive changes with measurable outcomes and effectively communicates findings. Applies the theories of Performance Improvement including statistical data to all PI activities. 
16. Participates in the planning and preparation activities for regulatory agency surveys. Promotes the understanding of compliance with current regulatory agency standards / requirements. Serves as a resource during the surveys with regard to compliance with all standards and requirements. 
17. Develops, supports and implements projects that enhance departmental performance. Collaborates with managers and other departments in implementing strategies to ensure success. 
18. Coordinates the standards set forth by regulatory agencies, as applicable including Joint Commission, NJ Department of Health etc. 

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Minimum of one of experience as a Program/Clinical Coordination in a healthcare field.

2. Bachelor`s Degree in Health Sciences. 

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. Prior experience supporting Orthopedic Joint programs, Orthopedic Nursing, Rehabilitative Services. 2. Master`s Degree in Healthcare discipline. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Not applicable. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: 1. RN, APN, PA, PT, OT.

Compensation
Minimum rate of $90,750.40 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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