Clinical Rehab Program Manager (Spine) - Rehab Network

Location Detail: Curtis-181 Patricia Genova Dr (10016)

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare network as a Clinical Rehab Program Manager.

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum; physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology and athletic training services at our 5 acute care hospitals, short-term rehabilitation facilities, assisted living facilities, homecare, and 30+ outpatient centers. We are opening a 26-bed inpatient rehab unit at Hartford Hospital in the 2018. We are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes and our talented staff have advanced training and specialty certifications including orthopedics, oncology, stroke, Parkinsons disease, womens health, vestibular, and sports medicine.

Overview
We're seeking a Clinical Rehab Program Manager (Physical Therapist, PT) to lead our Spine program.

This is a great opportunity to work in a wonderful team atmosphere with experienced rehab clinicians and some of the best physicians, nurses and physician assistants in New England!

Position Description
The Spine Clinical Program Manager provides direct patient care and in addition:
Provides strategic direction and innovative ideas for the development, education, implementation, and evaluation of evidence based practice models and clinical guidelines for spine care across the HHC enterprise.
Reduces unwanted variation by utilizing key performance metrics and current research to develop and implement these standards of care.
Collaborates with rehab leadership to establish meaningful programmatic goals that align with divisional and system priorities to grow existing spine services by ensuring evidence based practices to meet market demands.
Effectively communicates these goals and objectives to the programs staff and monitors progress during the year.
Demonstrates an understanding of and accountability for key performance metrics, process measures and outcome data and the ability to monitor and develop appropriate action plans specific to the program.
Coaches and mentors regional program providers and ensures that program staff meet or exceed an established standard of excellence, including efficiencies, patient experience and clinical outcomes.

Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an accredited PT program (MS/Doctorate)
CT PT licensure or eligible
Minimum of 5 years experience treating individuals acute, chronic, and post-operative spine conditions
Clinical Specialty certification preferred
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Travel across HHC service area

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
Demonstrated ability and willingness to teach on a local, regional and national level
Demonstrated experience collaborating with key stakeholders including physician referral partners
Ability to understand and analyze financial/operational metrics
Ability to develop and implement action plans to improve clinical outcomes
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as electronic heath records and other software applications