Eden Health

Home Health Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS)

Eden Health • $75K — $95K *
Sandpoint, ID 83864In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed physician, physical therapist, speech language pathologist, occupational therapist, or registered nurse.
  • Registered Nurse preferred to have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
  • Three years of nursing/therapy experience, preferably in community health, home health, or hospice.
  • Minimum one year of supervisory and administrative experience.
  • Current license from the respective state board or therapy board.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and direct patient care services in compliance with regulations and standards.
  • Maintain staffing levels to adapt to patient care needs and ensure proper coverage.
  • Support quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
  • Assist with financial management and budget targets in collaboration with the Executive Director.
  • Implement hiring, training, and evaluation processes to retain quality staff.
  • Establish admission and discharge criteria for patients.
  • Coordinate care and communication among healthcare providers, patients, and families.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence patient care quality and safety.
  • Involvement in strategic planning and operational goals development.
  • Supportive leadership from the Executive Director and collaboration with the Vancouver Service Office.
  • Opportunity to enhance clinical knowledge through ongoing training and implementation of best practices.
  • Access to resources for financial management and budget oversight.
Full Job Description
  • Responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and directing patient care services in accordance with federal and state regulations, accrediting bodies, and recognized standards of care.
  • Maintains staffing levels as needed to provide patient care to meet changing demands in patient acuity and admission volumes. Guarantees schedules provide proper coverage for patient care needs.
  • Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
  • Directs and supports Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, including evaluation, planning, and implementation.
  • Assists in preparing and meeting financial targets set by the Agency's annual budget. Contributes to the ongoing budget management and gathering of financial data in conjunction with the Executive Director.
  • Aids in the Agency's goal of retaining quality staff by appropriately hiring, orienting, training, evaluating, and disciplining staff, including contract staff, within established policy. Assists in the development and implementation of orientation and ongoing training programs provided for Agency staff.
  • Assists in establishing criteria for the admission and discharge of patients.
  • Is readily available during operating hours.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of current Medicare, Medicaid, and third party payer requirements for home health reimbursement. Possesses understanding of applicable state and federal regulations as applicable to home health and communicates updates to staff.
  • Works closely and communicates with Executive Director to ensure highest quality of care to patients, efficient operations, business development, and financial stewardship.
  • Communicates and coordinates with physician's offices, payers, patients/families, outpatient services and inpatient coordinators, community resources, and agencies. Promotes home health services and coordinates care across the continuum.
  • Maintains up-to-date clinical knowledge of methods, products, trends, research, etc., and communicates this information to staff.
  • Working with Executive Director, supports and facilitates implementation of existing or changes to Agency's policies, regulations, process, or procedures.
  • Consults with VSO (Vancouver Service Office) and internal/external stakeholders as needed when developing solutions or addressing issues.
  • Working with Executive Director, sets strategic and operational goals for branch. Assists in gathering data and developing and implementing action plans to respond to trends in metrics.
  • Acts as an alternate in the Executive Director/Administrator's absence as directed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Implements policies and procedures; goals and objectives; and standards of care relevant to patient services and staff functions.
  • Maintains staffing levels as needed to provide patient care to meet changing demands in patient acuity and admission volumes. Guarantees schedules provide proper coverage for patient care needs.
  • Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
  • Directs and supports Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, including evaluation, planning, and implementation.
  • Assists in preparing and meeting financial targets set by the Agency's annual budget. Contributes to the ongoing budget management and gathering of financial data in conjunction with the Executive Director.
  • Aids in the Agency's goal of retaining quality staff by appropriately hiring, orienting, training, evaluating, and disciplining staff, including contract staff, within established policy. Assists in the development and implementation of orientation and ongoing training programs provided for Agency staff.
  • Assists in establishing criteria for the admission and discharge of patients.
  • Is readily available during operating hours.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of current Medicare, Medicaid, and third party payer requirements for home health reimbursement. Possesses understanding of applicable state and federal regulations as applicable to home health and communicates updates to staff.
  • Works closely and communicates with Executive Director to ensure highest quality of care to patients, efficient operations, business development, and financial stewardship.
  • Communicates and coordinates with physician's offices, payers, patients/families, outpatient services and inpatient coordinators, community resources, and agencies. Promotes home health services and coordinates care across the continuum.
  • Maintains up-to-date clinical knowledge of methods, products, trends, research, etc., and communicates this information to staff.
  • Working with Executive Director, supports and facilitates implementation of existing or changes to Agency's policies, regulations, process, or procedures.
  • Consults with VSO (Vancouver Service Office) and internal/external stakeholders as needed when developing solutions or addressing issues.
  • Working with Executive Director, sets strategic and operational goals for branch. Assists in gathering data and developing and implementing action plans to respond to trends in metrics.
  • Acts as an alternate in the Executive Director/Administrator's absence as directed.
  • Other duties as assigned.


  • Licensed physician, physical therapist, speech language pathologist, occupational therapist, or registered nurse.
  • Registered Nurse with a Bachelor's Degree (preferred) in Nursing from an accredited program and current license from the State Board of Nursing; or
  • Therapist with a degree from an accredited program and current license from the corresponding therapy board.
  • Three (3) years nursing/therapy experience. Experience in community health, home health, or hospice services in the past five (5) years preferred
  • At least one (1) year supervisory and administrative experience.

About Eden Health

Eden Health is a healthcare company that provides primary care, mental health, and insurance navigation services to employers and their employees. The company's platform offers a range of services, including virtual care, in-person care, and insurance benefits management. Eden Health's mission is to create a world where every person has a relationship with a trusted healthcare provider. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
Learn more about Eden Health
Size
201 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
2016
Revenue
$10 million
* Ladders Estimates

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