What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Project Manager position at United Hospice?
Job Title: Executive Project Manager
United Hospice (UH) seeks a dedicated and compassionate Executive Project Manager to oversee the planning, implementation, and coordination of hospice operational projects.
This role will ensure that projects result in the highest level of care delivered to our patients and their families while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, organization policies, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning & Implementation: Lead and manage projects, including program development, service improvements, and process optimizations.
- Team Coordination: Collaborate with clinical administrative, and support teams to ensure that project goals are met.
- Timeline & Budget Management: Develop project timelines and track budgets, ensuring that projects are completed on-time and within budget.
- Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, vendors, and key resources.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as accreditation standards in collaboration with the Chief Compliance Officer.
- Quality Improvement: Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in hospice services, and lead initiatives to enhance care delivery, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
- Data Management & Reporting: Track project progress, outcomes, and performance metrics, providing reports to leadership on key milestones and results.
Requirements:
- Associated degree is required, Bachelors is preferred
- Work experience in healthcare, teaching, informatics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in adult education, training, healthcare, and/or EMR preferred
- At least two years of experience working with EMRs
- Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, effective communication skills, and interpersonal skills
- Minimum of 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospice setting
