Associate Vice President Inpatient Care Management

Assistant Vice President Care Management

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Summary

In collaboration with the Enterprise VP Care Management and hospital leadership, the Assistant Vice President Care Management is responsible for the direction and objectives of the Care Management Department, consistent with the Hospital and Jefferson Health's strategic plan and mission. Responsible for the administrative oversight of the overall operations, growth, and development of the activities of the Care Management Department for their designated hospitals / region.

Job Duties

• Develops structures and processes to facilitate participation by physicians, members of the healthcare team in the multidisciplinary care planning, care progression and discharge planning.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and standards that provide structure for the Care Management Departments.
• Actively participates in internal and external committees and represents self and the Enterprise in a professional manner.
• Develops, submits, and oversees the Care Management departmental operational and capital budgets. Guides Managers in variance reporting as warranted.
• Provides oversight implementing and evaluating the Care Management Department's daily operations.
• Develops and implements ongoing notifications of both computerized / non computerized Care Management / Social Work systems and applications.
• Establish and assure appropriate staffing levels, assignments, and deployment for the Care Management Departments.
• Resolves conflicts related to discharge planning with patients / families, external agencies, and payers.
• Facilitates transition of patients across the care continuum by establishing relationships with appropriate providers and community services.
• Formulates and implements a plan for growth and development of staff.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory, governmental standards and payer requirements.
• Participates in data collection and analysis of clinical and financial data (e.g. LOS data, avoidable days, barriers) and makes recommendations to improve performance.
• Serves as a resource to members of the healthcare team.
• Mitigates risk and safety using the High Reliability Organizational principles.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting / standing, frequent keyboard use,

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and / or social activities.