Director of Clinical Services

Company: Valdez International Corporation
Location: Omaha
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

As Blue Stone continues to grow, we are excited to add a new Clinical Director to our leadership team! Blue Stone Therapy was created with the purpose of serving skilled nursing facilities. Over the past few years, we have grown to be one of the Midwest's largest specialists in SNF Rehab Services. Be part of a growing and highly innovative provider with a purpose of "Building Strength to Enhance Lives" The Director of Clinical Services leads the compliance and documentation of clinical services and ensures delivery of consistent, innovative, and continually improving interdisciplinary services. Collaborates and works with facility physical, occupational and speech therapists to ensure adherence to the policies and procedures related to documentation and excellence in Blue Stone Therapy clinical programs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Regularly reviews, audits and conducts analysis of clinical services data during site visits to identify adherence to current clinical policies and procedures and reports results to management team.
• Leads Regional Directors and therapy staff in the effective execution of caseload development. Develops additional clinical programming and protocols and ensures the successful implementation and ongoing delivery.
• Establishes mechanisms to report and effectively measure clinical performance related to documentation, coding, outcomes and overall delivery of patient care.
• Performs regular site visits to each facility and provides written results and objectives to Regional Directors and Chief Operations Officer.
• Establishes and executes uniformity, precision and quality record keeping to meet company standards across the organization.
• Identifies and addresses deficits in documentation and clinical program delivery and collaborates with facility therapy management teams in the formulation of objectives for improvement ensuring all physical therapy activities fall within state and federal regulatory parameters.
• Provides tools, resources and education to enable ongoing monitoring of quality, the quick identification of risks and/or trends, and the ability to implement timely and appropriate corrective action so quality and compliance are maintained at all times.
• Researches problem areas in service delivery, training materials, systems and programs. Works with other members of management team to identify, develop and implement clinical programming that differentiates Blue Stone Therapy as a provider of choice.
• Maintains oversight to ensure internal records of staff data collection, in-services and training are complete in a timely manner. Reports and addresses areas of concern with appropriate plan of action.
• Advances the professional education and development of clinical staff through the development and delivery of effective training programs.
• Stays abreast and serves as a regulatory resource communicating updates in accreditation policy and procedures.
• Oversees payer and regulatory audit and denial management.
• Participates in strong, coordinated clinical leadership collaborating with the Chief Operations Officer and Regional Directors.
• Assists in the execution of operations objectives related to clinical performance and the maximization of facility reimbursement.
• Serves as a company liaison for related organizations by representing the company at seminars, conventions, meetings and reporting back to the company on issues.
• Practices and promotes company culture and core values at all times.
• Fosters and supports Blue Stone Therapy company performance, growth, expansion and viability.
• Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience
  • College degree in healthcare or related field or equivalent experience; Master's degree preferred.
  • Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Speech Language Pathology Program
  • 8-10 years of experience in a skilled therapy services management role; preferred experience of oversight in a multi-facility company.
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on clinical experience in a therapy services role.
  • Intermediate or stronger skill level with technology and software to include Microsoft and database systems. Experience with Casamba preferred.
  • Audit, evaluation experience with effective report writing skills.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional collaboration and customer relationship skills. License/Certifications
    • Current valid license to practice in appropriate state. Travel
      • This position requires up to 60% travel including local area and overnight stays.

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