Total Joint & Bariatric Programs Lead

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westchester Medical Center Health Network seeks a Program Manager for Total Joint & Bariatric Services to lead the Western Region programs, developing and implementing episodic care strategies and supporting ambulatory care management services.

The role coordinates surgeons, hospital administration, and staff; tracks program progress; and drives continuous improvement to maintain TJC and MBSAQIP designations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an acute care clinical setting.
• 2+ years of experience working with surgeons and other physicians’ specialties preferred.
• 2+ years of experience providing care to total joint patients preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing required; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Current NYS Nursing license required.

Responsibilities

• Creates and analyzes the operational plan for program strategies with the Director of Care Coordination.
• Analyzes data related to Orthopedic and Bariatric programs and communicates to stakeholders.
• Oversees longitudinal patient care from pre-operative education through discharge and post-hospital outreach.
• Organizes meetings with surgeons and administrators regarding the programs.
• Monitors Joint Commission and MBSAQIP compliance.
• Leads staff education on new standards and performance elements.
• Coordinates Joint Commission and MBSAQIP action plans and tracks quality measures.
• Obtains, analyzes and strategizes data for performance measures and enters data in program sites.
• Develops positive relationships with physician and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing degree

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

NYS Nursing license

Job description

The Westchester Medical Center Health Network seeks a Program Manager for Total Joint & Bariatric Services to lead the Western Region programs, developing and implementing episodic care strategies and supporting ambulatory care management services.

The role coordinates surgeons, hospital administration, and staff; tracks program progress; and drives continuous improvement to maintain TJC and MBSAQIP designations.