Advance Lung Disease Program Manager - Atlanta, United States - Piedmont Healthcare

Description

JOB PURPOSE:
Coordinates pulmonary services across the inpatient and ambulatory settings for the Physicians Group.

This position works collaboratively with physicians in a designated medical specialty to establish and support the delivery of best practice care across Piedmont's inpatient and ambulatory settings.

Collaborates with physician, nursing, respiratory and other professional staff in the creation of integrated improvement teams to review performance, develop new processes that support high quality/cost effective care, and align efforts of front line workers with the organization's goals.

Participates in educational activities at the local, state, and national level; supports research initiatives; participates in support group activities; and represents Piedmont Physicians Group at national conferences.

Responsible for nurturing existing services with referring physicians and developing new relationships to facilitate growth.

Responsible for monitoring trends in the delivery of designated medical specialty and implementing strategies to ensure compliance with current clinical standards, regulatory standards, safety standards, and infection control practices.

Participates in the establishment of policies and practices that promote a learning climate where personnel are encouraged to improve and enhance their professional, technical, and psychosocial skills.

May provide limited assistance to physicians in the delivery of patient care through data gathering, patient education, and/or referral to support services as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing programs that improve the delivery of care.
• Managing projects and executing deliverables with established timelines.
• Supporting clinical, translational, and health services research.
• Collecting, organizing and analyzing patient outcome data.
• Nurturing existing services with referring physicians and developing new relationships to facilitate growth.
• Maintaining contact with community resources and referring patients to referral services as needed.
• Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of patient care during transitions in and out of the inpatient areas.
• Assuming responsibility for maintaining own current and complete competency file.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor's Degree in healthcare, business administration, or related field.


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Five (5) years of experience working in a medical practice, hospital or other health care setting.


MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
If clinical, must hold a valid license or certificate to practice in the State of Georgia.


ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in a healthcare related field preferred.