Job Summary:

The Clinical Manager is a registered professional who is approved by the Governing Body at

the recommendation of the Administrator to organize and direct the Agency's clinical service

programs. He/She functions under the direction of the Administrator.

Organizational Relationship: Reports directly to the Administrator.

Risk Of Occupational Exposure To Blood Borne Pathogens: C: no exposure

Qualifications:

A person who is a physician, Physical Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational

Therapist, Audiologist, Social Worker or RN.

A current license in their field of practice in the state the services are provided.

Will have a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience, one (1) of which has been in a

supervisory or administrative role in a home health care setting.

Must have a criminal background check.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the clinical management of the Agency’s clinical department and service

delivery.

• Assist the Administrator in planning the overall development and administration of the

Agency as set forth in the policies and procedures relating to the agency’s programs.

• Participates in the development of administrative policies and procedures relating to

the Agency

• Directs implementation of approved work methods and procedures that reflect elements

essential to rendering high quality care throughout the provider offices

• Participates in the review, analysis, and appraisal of the effectiveness of the total

Agency program.

• Utilizes the OBQI/OBQM data reports to quantify Agency’s homecare performance

against the national norms. Recommends to the Administrator methodology to change

outcomes and improve OBQI scores.

• Oversees the implementation and evaluation of patient care services.

• Aggregates the clinical record review summaries

• Works closely with the recruiter in achieving satisfactory staffing leadership in

promoting and maintaining standards for giving high quality care by all members of the

patient care team

• Assures that established QA committees maintain the goal of meetings per calendar

quarter

• Assists the Administrator in planning and conducting the annual Professional

Advisory Committee requirements for the delivery of care

• Assists the Administrator in collecting data for inclusion in the Annual Agency

Evaluation and formulating the Annual report.

• Recognizes leadership potential and offers opportunities for leadership training and

development.

• Oversees assignment of the Primary case manager for patient admissions according to

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• Manages the clinical departmental budget seeking supplementals prior to exceeding

the budgetary requirement

• Evaluates own job performance and utilization of resources in planning for

professional growth.

• Receives and acts to resolve complaints subject to the agency’s grievance procedure

in the capacity of “next higher level authority”. Apprises Administrator of potential

legal risks.

• Participates in the employee termination process assuring that full and complete

documentation exists prior to executing disciplinary actions including written warnings

through termination

• Ensures implementation of Agency continuing education program.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the administrator

• Projects a concerned, professional attitude and develops a positive rapport with all

staff

• Establish mutual goal setting and achievement of standards.

• Develops an open, positive rapport with community resources affiliated with home health

care services.

• Maintain high visibility and availability while in the office

• Assists the Sales/Marketing department as requested.

• Serves as a member of the QA/Advisory/Emergency Planning & other Committees

• Participates in local organizations and activities relative to the health professions and

community health services.

• Participates in state and national organizations, meetings, seminars, workshops and

activities relating to the health professions and health care services, when appropriate.

Functional Abilities:

Must be able to read 12 point or larger type.

Must be able to hear, speak and effectively communicate in English.