[Hiring] Clinical Associate @BAYADA Home Health Care

Role Description

Responsible to learn all aspects of clinical management under the guidance of the Clinical Manager / Rehabilitation Manager and the Director.

Qualifications

• Exemplifies characteristics of The BAYADA Way: compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Holds a current license in good standing as a Registered Nurse, PT, OT, or ST. BSN / Master’s preferred and required based on state regulations.
• Graduate of an accredited and approved nursing program.
• Demonstrated record of strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated record of goal achievement.
• Demonstrated ambition to take on more responsibility and grow past current position.
• Achieves a passing score on the appropriate nursing quiz and all required competency tests appropriate to the type of cases that they will be supervising.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Medicare Conditions of Participation and other program requirements.
• Completed Nursing Skills Checklist demonstrating knowledge and skills appropriate to age range of client population.
• Completed criminal background and federal/state program exclusions checks.
• Completed Continuing Education Requirements (CEUs) as required by regulation.

Requirements

• Demonstrate and communicate the core values of BAYADA Home Health Care and The BAYADA Way.
• Participate in the oversight of the delivery of all services to ensure superior quality, under guidance of the Clinical Manager / Rehabilitation Manager.
• Review all clinical documentation to ensure consistent, accurate, high-quality services.
• Work with MCM to ensure accurate ICD coding.
• Monitor episodic utilization to ensure care is being delivered according to consistent protocols.
• Work with other office team members to ensure that the most appropriate clinicians are assigned to each client.
• Ensure that all documentation progresses efficiently through each stage of the care delivery process, from start of care to discharge.
• Work with the field staff to ensure accurate and timely case management, including HHA and LPN supervision, authorization management, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Coordinate the delivery of medical supplies with MCO and MCM.
• Act as internal case manager and client advocate. Communicate and collaborate with team members regarding client status, care plan and expected outcomes.
• Participate in the Infection Control Program by identifying and reporting infections and risks. Conduct investigation for infection trends and practice issues. Develop an action plan for improvement as needed.
• Work with the office staff team to respond to ADRs and denials.
• Assist Clinical Manager / Rehabilitation Manager in providing clinical oversight to field staff.
• Participate in the hiring of field staff and interview process, as applicable.
• Observe and confirm the competency of field staff.
• Participate in new hire orientations and client-specific orientations to client care, safety precautions, procedures and treatments, documentation, and BAYADA policies and practices – both in the office and home, as applicable.
• Supervise field staff through observing care rendered in the home and through review of documentation.
• Provide feedback to employees including recognition, counseling and termination of employment.
• Complete regular field staff performance evaluations with clinical manager and client services manager’s input.
• Participate in the ongoing education and development of field staff.
• Function as a liaison between field and office staff.
• Communicate with Clinical Practice Leadership in regard to client care issues, policies and procedures, and utilization of clinical resources.
• Independent management of caseload at the discretion of the Director and / or Manager guiding mentoring process.
• Support the team (office and company).
• Provide clinical guidance and judgment to office colleagues to promote understanding of and response to client’s needs.
• Work in a coordinated effort with Client Service Manager/Associate.
• Fill-in to support the field staff when staffing is unavailable.
• Work with the team to support all administrative support activities such as filing and office upkeep.
• Represent BAYADA in community and marketing activities.
• Participate in Quality / Performance Improvement activities.
• Participate in office and company meetings, events and functions.
• Demonstrate solid performance or exceed performance standards in key job dimensions/attributes as defined on the Performance Appraisal for Office Staff.
• Perform related duties as required or requested by supervisor.
• Transition into Clinical Manager I role under direct guidance of Clinical Manager Mentor.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $57,000 - $75,000 / year depending on qualifications.
• Bonus Opportunity available.
• BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes:
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Vision, dental and medical health plans.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Direct deposit and employee assistance program.