Director of Patient Outcomes PT OT SLP RN

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Company: Vibra Healthcare
Location: Flagstaff, AZ

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Organization Vibra & Ernest
Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona is seeking a Director of Patient Outcomes – PT, OT, SLP or RN – to join and lead our team!
The Director of Patient Outcomes directs the completion of the Patient Assessment Instrument for each rehabilitation inpatient. Provides clinical support in completion of data contained in the patient assessment (PAI) and functional independence measure (FIM) instruments for each patient to ensure accuracy in the scoring of functional status and reflection of the patient’s care needs. May direct Case Management Department, as needed. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
Essential Functions:
  • Collects data and monitors Quality Indicators and the Care Tools.
  • Maintains FIM credentialing and staff education.
  • Attends Operations/Admissions meetings and reviews patients for tiers and compliance.
  • Attends team conferences and assists Health Information Management (HIM) with accuracy of coded tiers with queries.
  • Reviews physician documentation for medical necessity and function changes.
  • Manages all FIM functions, ensuring accuracy (rounds, education, certification, etc.)
  • Tracks Compliancy (CMS13) and assists in attainment of required documentation from clinical liaison’s and physicians to support.
  • Reports and assists in management of patient outcomes.
  • Attends Utilization Reviews and reports as necessary.
  • Manages Medical Necessity Denials.
  • May lead and direct the case management department as assigned, to include: management of staffing needs, and caseloads; education, direction, and mentorship of the Case Management Team, and reporting and assistance in the management of patient outcomes.
Qualifications:
  • Clinical license required (PT, OT, SLP, or RN preferred). Other licensure/certification to be considered based on appropriate qualifications.
  • Two years recent experience in acute care setting preferred.
Additional Qualifications/Skills:
  • Demonstrates knowledge in all aspects of clinical care of the rehab patient
  • Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families
  • Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
  • Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
  • Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Our recruitment team wants to get to know you. Share your passion! Please complete our online application and submit your resume for immediate consideration.
If selected, our interview process includes phone interviews, in person interviews, and several vetting tools.
Thank you for taking the time to consider a career opportunity with our hospital.