Pulmonary Rehab Specialist - COPD/Pneumonia Transition of Care

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Organization:

MMC-Memorial Medical Center

Position Overview:

This position will have a focus on Transition of Care (TOC) for adults suffering from COPD and/or Pneumonia and prevention of re-admissions for these aliments.

Coordinates the resources and services of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program including acute patients. The goal is to help restore pulmonary patients to an optimal level of function while evaluating post-acute follow-up and resources. Provides age-based care relevant to the development/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, educational needs, communication style, and level of understanding for each patient population—pediatric, adolescent, geriatric. Works to reduce the readmission of patient populations with PR qualifying diagnoses (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)) by providing transitional support, follow-up and timely access to the PR Program, and visibility to community resources/agencies. Offers oversight for the PR Program to ensure adequate staffing and provide the highest quality of patient care. Cardiovascular coordinators review all admits for acute/chronic heart failure and acute myocardial infarction and participant in multidisciplinary rounds. Coordinates with case management regarding access to follow-up and medications along with primary care physician care and specialist referrals. Collects readmission data and presents this data to the interdisciplinary care team relative to patient volumes and outcomes.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

Other: Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Bachelor’s degree: Management, public health, nursing, business administration or related field.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider or ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

CA Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
5 years of recent relevant experience. Preferred experience includes significant respiratory care experience in an acute care setting managing patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, and related health concerns.

Demonstrated experience with COPD readmission prevention is strongly desired.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Demonstrated expertise in pulmonary mechanics and patient education in the pulmonary system, including a general understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, and physics.

Working knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations and guidelines related to respiratory therapy and cardiopulmonary. Familiarity with the current transition and outpatient support programs available to patients with respiratory conditions.

Solid understanding of the key risk factors of readmission and patient support methods to reduce this risk.

In-depth knowledge of hospital organizational structure and operations, and experience working collaboratively with hospital staff and physicians.

Exceptional attention to detail with solid analytical and project management skills with proficiency in program development and public relations.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain complex clinical information and program data clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.

Prioritize and delegate assignments under varied and urgent conditions and work based on experience, procedures, policies, and best practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Lead others to solve complex problems using sophisticated analytics to identify innovative solutions.

Influence individuals or groups with different opinions and to enlist cooperation without direct control or authority.

Analyze problems, reach practical conclusions, and institute effective changes.

Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $58.00 to $72.49 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.