Program Manager - Cardiac Rehabilitation

About the role

This position will work within SEARHC's Rehabilitation Services clinics with a primary focus on providing cardiac rehabilitation services across multiple clinics, as well as a secondary focus on varied clinical needs dependent on local community needs.

Responsibilities

• Directs the overall functions of Cardiac Rehabilitation Services.
• Coordinates integration of service lines evaluating and treating cardiac rehabilitation.
• Collaborates with primary care and specialty clinics, wellness, rehabilitation, and pharmacy departments regarding cardiac rehabilitation management initiatives and strategies.
• Coordinates and supervises operations of cardiac rehabilitation program including treatment, utilization, and optimization.
• Aids rehabilitation and leadership staff in administrative matters, policy and procedure review, clinic operations, and specialty areas as appropriate.
• Performs assessment/evaluation, formulates cardiac treatment plan with goals, and implements treatment services to patients.
• Reviews clinical records and case histories.
• Maintains performance improvement activities associated with the cardiac rehabilitation program.
• Maintains state, federal, and local regulatory compliance.
• Participates in local and consortium-wide committees/teams/task forces.
• Develops, implements, and coordinates a comprehensive and collaborative, consortium-wide program for the management of cardiac rehabilitation including:
• Champion a consistent approach to and philosophy of persistent cardiac rehabilitation.
• Develops and monitors essential data/metrics to gauge program success.
• Remain current on the latest advances and approaches to cardiac rehabilitation management options.
• Assess cultural and/or other local factors that influence pain and the experience of cardiac treatment.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Maintains patient confidence and protect SEARHC operations by keeping information confidential.
• Communicates appropriately to physicians, staff, and administrative team.
• Manages and maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function in stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Is responsible for the direction of the rehabilitation program and staff.
• Provides education to staff on performance improvement.
• Is able to plan and organize orientation and in-service training for department staff members and other clinical staff throughout SEARHC and participate in guidance and educational programs.
• Performs management activities including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and terminating department staff members.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in cardiac rehabilitation, and multi- and interdisciplinary cardiac treatment approaches.
• Develops, implements, and conducts patient education and rehabilitation programs based on patient and/or family needs.
• Programs are taught demonstrating sensitivity to cross cultural issues.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Identifies and addresses the needs of both patients and patient’s families.
• Interacts professionally in the formation of the plan of care.
• Pursues excellence and professional growth through means such as continuing education, literature review, and peer review of charts.
• Video conferencing may be used for patient encounters, training, and administrative duties with off-site locations.
• Directs the work of support staff, students, and/or interns.
• Adheres to the regulatory and practice standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in a healthcare-related field required.
• Master’s degree from an accredited program in a healthcare-related preferred.
• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience in cardiac rehabilitation.
• At least one year of which includes management of resources and/or personnel in an interdisciplinary or multi-disciplinary setting.
• Interest in patient care emphasizing cardiac rehabilitation emphasis.
• Knowledge of Cardiac Rehabilitation, exercise science, and nutrition.
• Billing practices, compliance issues, budgeting, and resource management.
• Cultural and population-based considerations that impact patient care.
• Standards of care, HIPAA, health care risk management principles, medical ethics, and medical malpractice principles.
• Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with staff and patients.
• Oral, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Use of electronic medical record system(s).

Skills

• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Exercise Science
• Nutrition
• Billing Practices
• Compliance Issues
• Budgeting
• Resource Management
• Cultural and Population-Based Considerations
• Standards of Care
• HIPAA
• Health Care Risk Management Principles
• Medical Ethics
• Medical Malpractice Principles
• Microsoft Office Products
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Electronic Medical Record System(s)

Benefits

SEARHC offers generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Pay

Pay Range:$36.46 - $51.29

Schedule

Position may require occasional travel off site and out of town to provide services or cover for providers in other SEARHC facilities.