Medical Director, Utilization Management, Clinical Documentation Integrity, and Care Coordination

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.Job Summary:The Director of Care Coordination is responsible for directing and supporting the organization-wide Care Coordination Model to drive improvements in patient throughput performance and overall hospital length of stay for Mary Washington and Stafford hospitals. The Director of Care Coordination assumes operational responsibility for the overall management of human, fiscal, and material resources as well as the integration of the Care Coordination Department as it relates to the strategic plan of the organization.Annual base salary range: $325,000 (min) - $325,000 (max)Essential Functions & Responsibilities:Directs all aspects (planning, priority setting, coordination, implementation, and evaluation) of the Care Coordination Model to improve length of stay performance and patient throughput of the organization, to include the following: Throughput and Patient Placement, Care Management for Patient Progression and Revenue Cycle, Care Coordination Center Operations and Leadership, and Organizational Metrics/Measures of SuccessCollaborates with corporate, hospital, and department leaders to implement Care Coordination Model roles, standard operating procedures (SOPs), Care Logistics operating system software, SNAP and Escalation Huddles, and Operational Rounding Program.Consults, coordinates, and educates the medical staff and healthcare team on issues of appropriate placement, utilization of resources, pre-certification and payer requirements, government regulations and appropriate levels of care.Ensures patient care coordination plans and activities comply with established policies and procedures, standards of care, regulatory requirements, budgetary parameters, and strategic objectives.Supports and fosters a commitment to continuous performance improvement by providing a coordinated system for evaluating patient care outcomes, quality measures, and key performance measures.Serves as throughput and efficiency Deployment Leader for Operational Rounding Program; creates and supports Executive Plan (A3) and identifies/aligns on critical outcomes for the organization and leading processes to drive outcomes.Participates in the development, review, and revision of policies and procedures consistent with the institutional practice and Care Coordination ModelInterviews, hires, develops, counsels, and evaluates Clinical Care Coordination staff to maintain highly competent, mission-oriented, and values-driven team.Develops staffing guidelines that support Care Coordination Model, current budget, and external benchmarksOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequired:Requires a DO or MD degree Minimum 5 years of healthcare management experienceAble to demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively and collaboratively with nursing colleagues, physicians, administrators, and the entire healthcare team.Able to develop strong and productive working relationships with other leadersAble to teach/educate and motivate othersAble to form strong team bonds and enhance team performanceStrong organizational and quality management skills with ability to handle multiple, competing tasks and prioritiesAble to cope with rapidly changing information in a fast-paced environmentExperience with computer technology, specifically experience with Windows based programs, e-mail, and Microsoft Word.MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.Compensation Pay Range:SummaryLocation: FredericksburgType: Full time