Quality Improvement & Outcomes Coordinator
- Full-time
- Shift: Day
- Location: UM Rehab and Ortho
- Position Type: Exempt
- Compensation: USD40.61 - USD60.96 - hourly
Company Description
We’re making Maryland stronger!
With roots that go as far back as 1895, the UM Rehab & Ortho Institute continues to be a pioneer in orthopedics and neurological disorders. From bones to brains, our cutting-edge hospital heals even the most serious of injuries, specializing in everything from total joint replacement to spinal cord injuries and neurological condition. In total, our 141-bed facility welcomes over 3,000 patients every year. As the state’s largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation services, we offer some of the most advanced therapies for stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic and sports injury, among many others.
Job Description
Under general supervision, oversees and coordinates quality reporting and outcomes management of acute and chronic inpatient rehabilitation patients. Responsible for coordinating departmental quality improvement activities to ensure consistency with organization policies, procedures and philosophy, and to maintain and improve the quality of care given to the patient. Develops, implements, and documents activities relating to the Quality Assurance Program. Collects, and analyzes data, conducts presentations, provides consultation, and staffs hospital-wide committees.
Assumes the primary role for coordination of data and data integrity of the IRF-PAI in Uniform Data System (UDS). The coordinator collects, reviews and monitors the information contained in the IRF-PAI to ensure accuracy to clearly reflect the status of the patient and their care needs as documented in the medical record. Provides ongoing monitoring of program and patient outcomes as compared to state, regional and national benchmarking. Performs ongoing monitoring of trends or changes within our own facility outcomes data, working closely with the clinical program leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
- Current healthcare licensure in the State of Maryland is required.
- For nursing CRRN preferred
- Knowledge about IRF-PAI required
- Knowledge about The Joint Commission and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $40.61 - $60.96
Other Compensation (if applicable):
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