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Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job provides overall administrative leadership, management, and oversight of all aspects of the total joint replacement and hip fracture programs. Leads a team of managers, medical staff, clinical and non-clinical professionals in the development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of evidence based practices to improve orthopedic program.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Oversee a variety projects, and operating initiatives, including facilitation of multiple stakeholders, setting and driving goals and time-lines, developing implementation plans and ensuring project execution. Leads the development and maintenance of an ongoing process and quality improvement programs. Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provisions of department services. Leads and completes , data analysis, regulatory reporting. Based on data analysis, develops appropriate processes for meeting regulatory targets, monitors compliance and initiates corrective action as needed.

+ Performs and directs the performance of systems analysis in order to create improved operational efficiencies. In partnership with Physician lead develop the strategic plans and associated business plans. Supports program development, internal and external outreach activities and performance improvement initiatives. Establishes operational as well as outcome monitoring systems related to clinical improvement initiatives which includes the analysis and review of clinical data and internal/external benchmarks to identify opportunities for clinical qualityimprovement. Collects, analyzes, and reports orthopedic data making recommendations to improve patient outcomes or program development. Maintains current knowledge of Joint Commission disease specific certification and other regulatory agency standards. (20%)

+ Monitors and reports on program status inclusive of scope, schedule, budget, and alignment with program and strategic goals. Directs corrective action as needed to maintain the viability of the program.

+ Works on complex projects with business and technical organizations as well as executive sponsor to determine program strategy and approach. Systematically leads the orthopedic program to ensure program success.

+ Develops and maintains positive customer relationships. Delivers presentations of project status to effectively communicate throughout project lifecycles. Mentors less experienced members of the project management team.

+ Performs all steps necessary relative to hiring, evaluating, coaching, promoting, disciplining, and discharging employees by following established HR policies.

+ Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

+ Masters degree in Healthcare or Public Health **OR** 8 years of related work experience

+ 5 years of multiple projects/program management

+ 3 years of critical thinking, data analysis, or clinical research

+ Data analysis and presentation

+ Protocol development

+ Business plan development and implementation

Preferred

+ Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

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Req ID: J264704