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Clinical Director / DPCS
Burlingame , CA
Full-Time
Job Description
- The Director of Patient Care Services is responsible for the overall direction of home health clinical services. The Director of Patient Care Services establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for home health services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy. Also serves as the Clinical Manager for the purposes of meeting the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
- ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates and oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical organization personnel.
- Provides guidance and counseling to coordinators and Clinical Supervisors/Nursing Supervisors to assist them in continually improving all aspects of home health care services, provided through organization personnel.
- Assists Clinical Supervisors/Nursing Supervisors in managing clinical teams and planning.
- Provides help in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient and family/caregiver care to all clinical personnel as indicated.
- Assists the Executive Director/Administrator in the preparation and administration of the organization's budget.
- Interprets operational indicators to detect census changes and increases or decreases in volume, which could impact staffing levels, revenues or expenses.
- Evaluates performance of Clinical Supervisors/Nursing Supervisors.
- Assists Clinical Supervisors/Nursing Supervisors to develop skills and techniques in evaluating the performance of clinicians.
- Hires, evaluates, and terminates organization personnel.
- Conducts clinical performance evaluations annually, or more frequently if indicated.
- Oversees the maintenance of patient clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
- Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Qualifications
- Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state or a licensed physician in the state.
- A degree in Medicine or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program by the National League for Nursing. Master's degree in health care preferred.
- Three years of management experience within the last five (5) years in a home health or related health care organization, at least one (1) year of which was a supervisory or administrative capacity or
- The Clinical Director/Director of Patient Care Services shall qualify for the position by fulfilling the requirements under one of the following categories, unless the individual has been previously approved for such employment by a program flexibility issued for
- A registered nurse with four (4) years experience within the last five (5) years in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, at least one (1) year of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
- Knowledge and expertise in clinical decision-making for the patient population and Quality Management review and evaluation for the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional administrative personnel.
- Ability to market and deal tactfully with customers and the community.
- Has excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of business management, governmental regulations and CHAP standards.
Benefits
- Life insurance
- Medical insurance
- Dental & Vision benefits
- Vacation, Holiday and Sick pay
- 401(k)
- *Company Car to be provided for Fulltime employees
- Additional Benefits includes Sign In Bonus for Full Time:
- Registered Nurse
- LVN
- Physical Therapist
Job Summary
- Job Title: Clinical Director / DPCS
- Agency: Carelink
- Published on: March 24, 2023
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Office Location: 851 Burlway Rd. Ste 608 ,Burlingame ,CA
Area of Coverage
- San Francisco County
- San Mateo County
- Marin County