National Clinical Director – Physical Therapy - remote

GENERAL PURPOSE

Serves as a national clinical leader in Physical Therapy driving overall clinical development to obtain high quality, evidence based, efficient and replicable clinical outcomes across the Aegis enterprise. Provides clinical direction to field teams. Works under the general direction and guidance of the Chief Clinical Officer, and in collaboration with the National Director of Occupational Therapy and the National Director of Speech Language Pathology, operational and functional leadership across business lines to achieve organizational goals. At the National level, analyzes pertinent outcome data and trends to identity and address clinical needs and opportunities. Along with the National Clinical team, utilizes evidence-based practice and data to develop, lead and implement plans to drive improvement for the organization. Acts as a change agent to promote understanding, address barriers, influence and inspire others and ensure successful implementation and sustainability of clinical strategies to meet overall Aegis objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Utilizes data and evidence-based practice to identify clinical enhancement opportunities and direct field to achieve improvement in overall quality, outcomes and value of services delivered at various levels of the organization
• Provides direct support, oversite and development of assigned Clinical Directors
• Empowers/enables/enhances clinician autonomy and understanding of development of an individualized, optimal treatment plan in the context of overall functional health
• Leads full implementation, adoption and successful outcomes of clinical programs, initiatives and models of care
• Actively participates with other members of the Clinical Services Department to set clinical strategic direction and objectives and in the development/revision of resources, protocols, guidelines and programs based on evidence and in the context of the current environment
• Provides discipline specific clinical and thought leadership across all lines of business, keeping current in discipline specific practice trends, evidence, and regulations, applying that knowledge within the context of the current environment
• Identifies opportunities to reduce redundancies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of Aegis Clinical support across all levels of the enterprise
• Acts as a clinical liaison and partner to chain customers’ Clinical leadership, as assigned
• Partners with Quality and Compliance Department to assist with denial prevention, monitor quality review activities, documentation standards and standards of practice to assure appropriate clinical delivery of services

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited program for Physical Therapy, DPT optional
• Must hold current license in at least one state of practice
• Must meet Clinical Competency requirements upon hire and as needed
• Ability to travel with overnight stays

MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

• At least 10 years’ clinical management experience across the continuum of post-acute care, on a large scale. Experience with scope 50M or greater preferred
• At least 5 years’ experience setting clinical direction and developing strategy to support organizational and individual resident success
• Active member of the APTA at the state and/or national level. Rehab Advocacy group(s) participation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, SharePoint, etc.) and ability to learn and embrace company and other IT systems to optimize performance
• Good communication skills both verbally (in person and remote) and in writing
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Change agent with an understanding of the dynamics of change management
• Fact based and results oriented with an ability to analyze clinical, outcome and financial data, develop a plan and take appropriate action
• Must have experience/expertise in development and implementation of clinical models of care and risk mitigation into daily operations
• Thorough knowledge, experience and understanding of regulatory requirements, healthcare payer sources and reimbursement models
• Expertise in Physical Therapy including current best practice, evidence and guidelines required
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient, employee, and company proprietary information
• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with customers, patients, families, and employees at all levels
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS