Program Coordinator - Ortho MedSurg Unit

Saint Alphonsus; Baker City (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Baker City, Oregon, is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Ortho Med Surg unit. This full-time, day-shift role leverages your coordinating experience to support swing bed operations and patient flow.

You will collaborate with inpatient units, providers, therapy services, and care management across Saint Alphonsus, acting as a central contact for discharges and patient families while ensuring high-quality care across the life span.

Qualifications

• Must have Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Must have verbal skills to present information and ideas, read, write, speak and understand English, and work as part of a team.
• Physical Therapy Assistant license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the swing bed program under the Medical/Surgical supervisor.
• Serve as central contact for discharges and swing bed patients.
• Support quality care across all ages and facilitate smooth transitions back to the community.
• Provide clinical support within the licensed field as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Physical Therapy Assistant license

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

Position Summary & Highlights

We are seeking a Program Coordinator for our Ortho Med Surg located in Bakery City, Oregon. This is a full-time day's (40 hours per week) position. In this role you can make a difference by applying your current coordinating experience and skills.

What you will do

Our ideal candidate will coordinate the swing bed program under the direction of the Medical/Surgical supervisor. Responsible for growth of swing bed patient volume through collaboration with inpatient units, providers, therapy services, and care management across Saint Alphonsus Healthcare system as well as other acute care hospitals. Serve as a central point of contact for discharging hospitals and for patients/families in the swing bed program. Ensure quality care for patients of all ages across the life span and support patients throughout their stay to facilitate smooth transition back into the community. This position will provide clinical support and fulfill job duties as necessary within their licensed professional field, including patient care activities both direct and indirect for swing bed patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS.

• Must have verbal skills to present information and ideas, capable of dealing with people and working closely with patients; workable knowledge of safety procedures; must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language; must have patience and enthusiasm as well as the willingness and ability to handle difficult situations with good judgment; must be able to work as a team member; must have ability to multi-task easily and manage time, must be willing to learn.

• Physical Therapy Assistant license.

Highlights and Benefits

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.

• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.

• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.