What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experience Home Health Clinical Manager position at Human Touch Home Health?
About Human Touch Health:
Human Touch Health is a premier provider of home healthcare services committed to delivering exceptional care to individuals in Silver Spring, Maryland, and surrounding areas. With a focus on compassion, integrity, and excellence, we strive to enhance the well-being and independence of our patients through personalized care and support.
Job Description:
Human Touch Health is seeking an experienced and dedicated Home Health Clinical Manager to join our team in Silver Spring, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in home healthcare management, clinical operations, and staff leadership, with a passion for driving quality outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Professional growth and advancement potential
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistant Program
- Aflac
- Direct Deposit
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Continuing education opportunities
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Leadership: Provide strategic direction and oversight to the clinical team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to patients in accordance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Staff Management: Recruit, onboard, and supervise clinical staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and home health aides, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Performance Optimization: Develop and implement performance improvement initiatives to enhance clinical efficiency, productivity, and outcomes, while minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality assurance programs to monitor and evaluate clinical performance, outcomes, and compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care plans, facilitate transitions of care, and optimize patient outcomes across the continuum.
- Patient Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for patients and their families, addressing their needs, concerns, and preferences, and promoting a patient-centered approach to care delivery.
- Documentation and Reporting: Oversee the timely and accurate documentation of patient assessments, care plans, progress notes, and clinical outcomes, ensuring compliance with documentation standards and confidentiality requirements.
- Budget Management: Assist in the development and management of the clinical department budget, monitoring expenses, optimizing resource allocation, and identifying opportunities for cost containment and revenue enhancement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- Current Maryland state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Minimum of 7 years of clinical experience in home healthcare or a related setting, with at least 2 years in a clinical manager
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical operations, staff management, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations, home health accreditation standards, and industry best practices.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems and other relevant software applications.
- Commitment to upholding ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism in all aspects of work.
