What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSC Reviewer-Ortho position at The Joint Commission?
Overview
The Disease Specific Care Reviewer-Ortho is responsible to review the following certification programs-Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Spine, Total Shoulder Replacement, Total Ankle Replacement, Hip Fracture and the Advanced Total Joint Replacement Program. Reviewers are expected to be knowledgeable regarding best practice in Orthopedics and provide our partner organizations with reviews that are educational and inspirational. The goal of certification is to ensure that patients are provided evidence-based orthopedic care and that the program continually monitors its performance of that care.
Qualifications
Advanced Degree in Nursing or Licensure as a Physician required. Board Certification in Orthopedics required.
Or a Doctorate prepared Physical Therapist
Five years active experience in Orthopedics.
Involvement in or familiarity with the Disease Specific Care Certification programs for Orthopedics
CPHQ Certification a plus.
All positions require 100% nationwide travel. Please review the following employment statuses.
We are currently looking for candidates who are available to work:
Part-time .48 FTE (2 weeks per month - must provide 3 weeks availability).
100% nationwide travel required.
Physical Abilities:
- walking up and down stairways (e.g., to test escape routes, assess safety of emergency exits, regulatory compliance, etc.);
- removing obstructed covers or impediments to equipment or other mechanical areas;
- examining small and often dirty printed labels and print on equipment;
- Must be able to engage in extensive travel as set forth above, including driving a car to remote locations, flying on small airplanes and into small airports, traveling in all types of weather conditions, etc.
***We are currently hiring for our next orientation class scheduled for March 3, 2025
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
The Joint Commission offers a comprehensive benefits package. For an overview of our benefits package, please visit our Joint Commission Career Page
Min
USD $112,000.00/yearMax
USD $112,000.00/yearSalary : $112,000