Clinical Manager: Director of Clinical Services (DCS)

JOB TITLE: Clinical Manager: Director of Clinical Services (DCS)

Multicultural Wellness

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Administrator

RISK OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS: C: no exposure

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Manager a registered professional who is approved by the Board of Directors at the recommendation of the Administrator to organize and direct the Agency's clinical service programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

A person who is a physician, Physical Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational

Therapist, Audiologist, Social Worker or RN.

A current license in their field of practice in the state the services are provided.

Will have a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience, one (1) of which has been in a

supervisory or administrative role in a home health care setting.

Must have a criminal background check

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Oversees the clinical management of the Agency’s clinical department

- Assist the Administrator in planning the overall development and administration of the Agency as set forth in the policies and procedures

- Participates in the development of administrative policies and procedures relating to the Agency

- Directs implementation of approved work methods and procedures that reflect elements essential to rendering high quality care

- Participates in the review/analysis/appraisal of the effectiveness of the total Agency program

- Utilizes the OBQI/OBQM data reports to quantify the Agency’s homecare performance against the national norms. Recommends to the Administrator methodology to change outcomes and improve OBQI scores.

- Oversees the implementation and evaluation of patient care services

- Aggregates record review summaries

- Works closely with the recruiter in achieving satisfactory staffing leadership in promoting and maintaining standards for giving high quality care by all

- Assures that established QA committees maintain the goal of meetings

- Assists the Administrator in planning/conducting annual Agency requirements

- Assists the Administrator in collecting data for Annual Agency Evaluation/Annual report

- Recognizes leadership potential/offers opportunities for leadership training/development

- Manages the clinical departmental budget seeking supplementals prior to exceeding the

budgetary requirement

- Evaluates own job performance and utilization of resources in planning for professional growth.

- Receives and acts to resolve complaints subject to the agency’s grievance procedure in the

capacity of “next higher level authority”. Apprises Administrator of potential legal risks

- Participates in employee termination process assuring documentation exists to support actions

- Ensures implementation of Agency continuing education program

- Projects a concerned, professional attitude and develops a positive rapport with all staff

- Establish mutual goal setting and achievement of standards
- Develops an open, positive rapport with community resources affiliated with the agency

-Maintain high visibility and availability while in the office

- Assists the Sales/Marketing department as requested

- Serves as a member of the QA/Advisory & other committees (ie. Emergency Planning)

- Participates in local organizations and activities related to home health care

- Participates in state and national organizations, meetings, seminars, workshops and activities

- Accommodates state/accreditation surveyor/staff during site visits

- Oversees assignment of the Primary case manager for patient admissions according to patient needs

- Other duties as assigned

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED

Vehicle to do routine patient visits

Basic Office equipment- computer, phone, copier, fax

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor office setting

Possible travel to patient residences/meetings; will require transportation to get to various sites

FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES

Able to access patient’s homes that may not be handicap accessible

Able to hear, speak, understand and communicate effectively in English

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

On a daily basis: walking, standing, sitting, reaching, use of telephone, use of computers & other office equipment, climbing stairs

When duties/responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $50