The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Director of Home Health Services
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Job Description - Director of Home Health Services (916578)
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY In collaboration with Health System executive leadership and Home Health Services Medical Director, the Director, Home Health Services is responsible for strategic planning, growth, compliance, and overall administration and oversight of home health care services for UT Southwestern Medical Center. This includes supervision of off-site and office-based staff, recruiting and retention, development, and implementation of program policies and procedures.
BENEFITS
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
7 years of progressively responsible related experience
Must possess leadership skills and management experience, ability to motivate staff, apply critical thinking, and communicate effectively with staff, patients, and the community.
Must be able to fulfill role of Administrator in alignment with State of Texas requirements.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
(RN) Registered Nurse – current, unrestricted RN license in Texas or multistate compact license
(PT) Physical Therapist – current, unrestricted PT license in Texas or multistate compact license
(OTR) Occupational Therapist – current, unrestricted OT license in Texas or multistate compact license
Speech Language Pathologist – current, unrestricted SLP license in Texas or multistate compact license
Drivers License – Texas driver’s license and proof of driver’s insurance
EDUCATION (Preferred)
Master's Degree in related field (MSN, MHA, MBA)
JOB DUTIES
Plans, implements, and directs the operations and financial management of the assigned home health care services program and portfolio.
Develops and interprets policies, regulations, procedures, and coordination of services. Ensures program and institutional compliance with regulatory guidance, in collaboration with the UT Southwestern Office of Compliance.
Directs and develops a staff of professional, administrative, and support personnel, including nurses, home health aides, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers, assuring timely provision of quality care and appropriate quantity of service(s).
Monitors metrics to assess and measure progress towards goals as appropriate. Interprets, explains, and discusses data analysis results.
Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services rendered to improve quality of care and to better utilize staff time and abilities. Oversight of quality improvement activities such as staff education, utilization review, risk management, and patient satisfaction of all patients served.
Collaborates effectively with appropriate institutional stakeholders to support needs, development, and growth of Home Health Services program and team.
Ensures that operations conform with local, state, and federal governmental regulations, applicable JCAHO standards, and company established quality assurance standards.
Responsible for setting clinical standards for the delivery of patient care and ensuring adequate staff education and evaluations. Appropriately leverages available resources in doing so.
Develops and implements effective clinical and business management systems, oversees the audits of patient charts, satisfaction surveys, and all service delivery by conducting routine program audits. Assures that the documentation of services provided is accurate and timely.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215. UT Southwestern Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits unlawful discrimination under federal and state law, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. All employees are required to comply with security procedures and submit to required background checks.
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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY In collaboration with Health System executive leadership and Home Health Services Medical Director, the Director, Home Health Services is responsible for strategic planning, growth, compliance, and overall administration and oversight of home health care services for UT Southwestern Medical Center. This includes supervision of off-site and office-based staff, recruiting and retention, development, and implementation of program policies and procedures.
BENEFITS
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
7 years of progressively responsible related experience
Must possess leadership skills and management experience, ability to motivate staff, apply critical thinking, and communicate effectively with staff, patients, and the community.
Must be able to fulfill role of Administrator in alignment with State of Texas requirements.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
(RN) Registered Nurse – current, unrestricted RN license in Texas or multistate compact license
(PT) Physical Therapist – current, unrestricted PT license in Texas or multistate compact license
(OTR) Occupational Therapist – current, unrestricted OT license in Texas or multistate compact license
Speech Language Pathologist – current, unrestricted SLP license in Texas or multistate compact license
Drivers License – Texas driver’s license and proof of driver’s insurance
EDUCATION (Preferred)
Master's Degree in related field (MSN, MHA, MBA)
JOB DUTIES
Plans, implements, and directs the operations and financial management of the assigned home health care services program and portfolio.
Develops and interprets policies, regulations, procedures, and coordination of services. Ensures program and institutional compliance with regulatory guidance, in collaboration with the UT Southwestern Office of Compliance.
Directs and develops a staff of professional, administrative, and support personnel, including nurses, home health aides, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and social workers, assuring timely provision of quality care and appropriate quantity of service(s).
Monitors metrics to assess and measure progress towards goals as appropriate. Interprets, explains, and discusses data analysis results.
Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services rendered to improve quality of care and to better utilize staff time and abilities. Oversight of quality improvement activities such as staff education, utilization review, risk management, and patient satisfaction of all patients served.
Collaborates effectively with appropriate institutional stakeholders to support needs, development, and growth of Home Health Services program and team.
Ensures that operations conform with local, state, and federal governmental regulations, applicable JCAHO standards, and company established quality assurance standards.
Responsible for setting clinical standards for the delivery of patient care and ensuring adequate staff education and evaluations. Appropriately leverages available resources in doing so.
Develops and implements effective clinical and business management systems, oversees the audits of patient charts, satisfaction surveys, and all service delivery by conducting routine program audits. Assures that the documentation of services provided is accurate and timely.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215. UT Southwestern Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits unlawful discrimination under federal and state law, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. All employees are required to comply with security procedures and submit to required background checks.
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