General Summary of PositionNow hiring new graduate physical therapists!MedStar Health Physical Therapy is looking for new and recent physical therapist graduates to join the largest non-profit, hospital-based, outpatient network in the region. Open positions in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.New hire mentorship program:This program pairs a new associate with an experienced mentor. The program focuses on the clinical development of new hires and begins during the associate’s introductory period (first 90 days).Additional financial benefits:·Public student loan forgiveness (PSLF)·Continued Education / Reimbursement·Incentive program·Sign-on bonusLearn more at:https://careers.medstarhealth.org/physicaltherapyPrimary Duties:·Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent historical information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates patient and family in the goals setting.·Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving health care environment. Consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.·Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care. Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities considering our evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focused initial evaluation/plan of care that establishes baseline and goals, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.·Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manage an accurate schedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment.·Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign students. Assists with orientation and mentoring of inexperienced staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.Qualifications:·Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.·Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.·Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s).·American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification.Questions To learn more about open positions, please contact Craig Harbert via email ator call. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications This position has a hiring range of $72,758 - $130,041

General Summary of Position$10,000 Sign on Bonus offered to selected applicant!!MedStar Health is looking for aPhysical Therapist to join our team at Therapy - Bethesda!We are looking for a licensed physical therapist with professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy; demonstrated use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches; customer service skills for interacting with patients, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds; and effective communication.The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients, to include but not limited to screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation in a variety of settings. The Physical Therapist participates as requested in program planning and protocol development and assists the team in meeting established goals.Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!Primary Duties:Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent historical information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates patient and family in the goals setting.Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving health care environment. Consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care. Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities considering our evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focused initial evaluation/plan of care that establishes baseline and goals, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manage an accurate schedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment.Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign students. Assists with orientation and mentoring of inexperienced staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.Qualifications:Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s).American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification. This position has a hiring range of $72,758 - $123,260

General Summary of PositionMedStar Health is looking for aPhysical Therapist to join our team atTherapy - K Street!The ideal candidate will be a licensed physical therapist with professional competency as a general practitioner in physical therapy; demonstrated use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches; customer service skills for interacting with patients, including communicating with patients and family members of diverse ages and backgrounds; and effective communication.The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients, to include but not limited to screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation in a variety of settings. The Physical Therapist participates as requested in program planning and protocol development and assists the team in meeting established goals.Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!Primary Duties:Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent historical information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates patient and family in the goals setting.Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving health care environment. Consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care. Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities considering our evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focused initial evaluation/plan of care that establishes baseline and goals, daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manage an accurate schedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment.Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign students. Assists with orientation and mentoring of inexperienced staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.Qualifications:Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s).American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications This position has a hiring range of $72,758 - $130,041

General Summary of PositionMedStar Health is looking for anOccupational Therapist to join ourteam atTherapy - McLean!We are looking forprofessional competency as a general practitioner in occupational therapy, independent use of varied evaluation and treatment approaches, and the ability to work in a team environment.The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to patients, to include but not limited to screening and evaluation, treatment planning, treatment implementation, treatment re-assessment and revision, patient/client re-evaluation, discharge planning, and documentation. The Occupational Therapist participates, as requested, in program planning and protocol development and assists the team in meeting established goals.Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!Primary Duties:Provides evaluation services including review of pertinent historical information, performance of specific assessments, and determination of recommendations and documentation of results. Explains evaluation findings and treatment plan to patient and family and incorporates patient and family in the goals setting.Demonstrates proficiency in implementation of treatment protocols based upon evaluation findings, the patient's presentation, and the evolving health care environment. Consults with other healthcare professionals as indicated. Recognizes and documents changes in patient's condition requiring modification of the plan of care and/or the need for medical/rehabilitation consultation.Completes appropriate discharge planning and follow-up care. Accurately and timely documents and charges for patient care activities considering our evolving health care environment, painting a clear picture of the patient's course of care including focused initial evaluation/plan of care that establishes baseline and goals, legible daily encounter notes, interim progress summaries, and discharge evaluation.Demonstrates effective time management and meets productivity expectations. Manage an accurate schedule. Demonstrates a professional commitment to provide frictionless patient access to care through flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and actions/behaviors that display empathy in our patient consumer driven environment.Takes initiative in pursuing and directing continuing education for professional growth and competency for self and organization. Serves as a clinical instructor to assign students. Assists with orientation and mentoring of inexperienced staff, students, volunteers, and technicians.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree,Master’s degree, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.Maryland, District of Columbia (DC), and/or Virginia licensure required as deemed necessary for your specific location(s).and American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation) certification. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications This position has a hiring range of $60.00 - $60.00

General Summary of PositionUnit HighlightsJoin our dynamic healthcare team as a Day Shift Assistant Director of Nursing for our Intensive Care Unit. This is a 42-bed comprehensive critical care unit. 15 of those beds are dedicated to our Neuro Critical Care population as Franklin Square Medical Center is Comprehensive Stroke Certified.This full-time position requires 40 hours per weeks. No weekends or holidays are required. If you have a passion for intensive care, neuro critical care and a strong background in nursing leadership, we encourage candidates with recent acute care experience and strong leadership/management skills to explore this exciting opportunity.The Assistant Director of Nursing is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and leadership team. Supports and collaborates with the Director of Nursing in providing leadership and oversight for a specific unit/department.Directs and coordinates the nursing and patient care delivery of the unit-based professional and support personnel. Ensures the provision of holistic, culturally competent, and person-centered, quality, safe, and cost-effective evidence-based nursing care for patients/families.Applies the nursing process within the context of the organization's shared/collaborative decision-making framework. Collaboratively manages the patient's transitions across the continuum of care to assist patients and populations in achieving or maintaining an optimal level of health and functioning.The Assistant Director of Nursing assumes administrative and leadership authority and responsibility during a specific shift (e.g., evening or night) for the assigned unit/department. Fosters associates' commitment to improving quality, safety, and cost-conscious patient care outcomes.Collaborates with the Director of Nursing in maintaining adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards, and MedStar Health's policies and procedures. Demonstrates leadership and behaviors which are consistent with MedStar's mission, vision, goals, SPIRIT Values, patient care philosophy, and sound moral and ethical judgement.Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.What We OfferCulture-Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.Career growth-Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.Wellbeing-Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.Reputation-Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.QualificationsADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required. This position has a hiring range of $48.36 - $63.61

General Summary of PositionUnit HighlightsThe Clinical Administrator is a member of MedStar Health entity-based Division of Nursing and leadership team. The role is accountable for directing and supervising clinical and administrative and ancillary resources to ensure the provision of holistic, culturallycompetent, quality, safe, and cost-effective evidence-based nursing care for patients and families. This is accomplished by directaction, delegation, coaching and support of the Division of Nursing's associates and shared/collaborative governance activities.The Clinical Administrator is recognized as a professional role model and clinical expert who promotes a professional practiceand care environment that supports continuous learning.The Clinical Administrator assumes leadership authority and responsibility during a specific shift (e.g., day, evening, night, and/orweekend) either for a designated number of patient care units/departments or the hospital at large. Collaborates with themembers of the Nursing Leadership team and other administrators/leaders within the hospital in maintaining adherence toregulatory and accreditation standards, and MedStar Health's policies and procedures. Demonstrates leadership and behaviorswhich are consistent with MedStar's mission, vision, goals, SPIRIT Values, patient care philosophy, and sound moral and ethicaljudgement.What We OfferCulture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.QualificationsADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.Minimum three years of progressive nursing experience required. Leadership experience strongly preferred.Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required. This position has a hiring range of $86,112.00 - $131,497.00

General Summary of PositionAre you a clinical expert in Regulatory, Quality and Safety Are you are looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated and collaborativeClinical Specialistto join our Quality and Nursing Practice team atMedStar Washington Hospital Center. As a member of the Division of Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care!Position OverviewThe Clinical Specialist serves as a clinical expert and healthcare provider, educator, collaborator, consultant, leader, and researcher for a specific patient population or specialty area while providing consultation to address complex patient care issues, offering guidance on the prevention and management of patient care practices.As a Clinical Specialist - Regulatory, you will utilize a professional evidence-based nursing practice framework working within three spheres of influence: patient/family, nursing, and system/organization.Supports operational and clinical stakeholders in the identification, development, and execution of regulatory readiness efforts.Key Responsibilities* Serves as a collaborative source of clinical expertise and professional advice. Plays a significant role in developing, maintaining, and applying nursing standards, standard order sets, patient care protocols, and policies and procedures in collaboration with health care team members.* Participates in the assessment, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of clinical services for a designated patient population. Assesses and analyzes patient data and evaluates appropriateness in care.* Provides expertise and support for health care surveys and regulatory and compliance reviews from local, regional, and national entities Including, but not limited to, the D.C. Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Supports survey readiness. Collaborates with facility leadership in the development of post-survey action planning and execution.* Participates in risk management as it relates to nursing practice including investigating, identifying, and communicating issues. Incorporates evidence into all clinical activities. Actively participates in research, evidence-based practice (EBP) and performance improvement activities.* Leads and manages a wide array of high visibility, multidisciplinary projects aimed at improving hospital performance in areas including, but not limited to, infection prevention, safety, compliance, regulatory and nursing practice.* Leads, and/or facilitates key strategic regulatory, quality and safety initiatives supporting successful regulatory survey processes.* Supports organization with data collection, interpretation, and analysis to meet and implement regulatory strategies on local, state and national levels.* Coaches and facilitates teams to effectively transition responsibilities to operational leaders. Lead and/or facilitate nursing policy and procedure process and software system. Participates in state or local board of nursing meetings as organizational representative providing assessment of impact to local entities.Why Join Us·Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals dedicated to excellence.·Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration.·Competitive Comprehensive Benefit Plan.Qualifications·Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Nursing (Required)·Doctoral degree in Nursing, Education, or Healthcare Administration (Preferred)·Active DC RN License·5 or more years of progressively more responsible job-related experience in Nursing·Strong interpersonal and communication skillsIf you are ready to make a significant impact on patient care and work in a cutting-edge environment, we invite you to apply for the Clinical Specialist Regulatory position at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Join us in our mission to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289

General Summary of PositionDelivers proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. Receives supervision from the Nurse Leader and functional supervision from the clinical coach/designee. May at times receive functional supervision from other registered nurses. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesCLINICAL: Identifies current and potential complex problems of a specific patient population, critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status, and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.CLINICAL: Collaborates with nurse leaders and colleagues to develop standards of care.CLINICAL: Develops and documents a plan of care that communicates to all caregivers the individualized needs of a patient with highly complex problems.CLINICAL: Identifies and evaluates long and short-range goals of nursing interventions.CLINICAL: Serves as a patient advocate by independently communicating clinical concerns in a timely manner to other members of the health care team.CLINICAL: Documents patient information in a manner that reflects the ability to integrate the nursing assessment data, pathophysiology of disease processes, and the therapeutic regimen into an appropriate evaluation of the patient status.CLINICAL: Coordinates and delivers care to patient (s) with complex nursing care needs to ensure the highest level of safety and quality while promoting a positive patient experience.CLINICAL: Utilizes approaches and strategies that support and optimize patient care outcomes that are based on the interdisciplinary plan of care and absolutes of IMOC and Contemporary Primary Nursing. Participates in the Contemporary Primary Nursing Model by acting as a primary nurse or associate nurse for selected patients. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team on the patient plan of care using the Interdisciplinary Model of Care (IMOC).CLINICAL: Takes action to support the National Patient Safety Goals, nursing sensitive indicators, regulatory requirements (i.e., DC Health, TJC) and other identified quality metrics.EDUCATIONAL: Provides input to the orientation program for new staff.EDUCATIONAL: Conducts the individual orientation for new staff.EDUCATIONAL: Conducts and evaluates formal unit-based in-service education programs.EDUCATIONAL: Completes all mandatory competencies within the designated timeframe.ADMINISTRATIVE: Assumes formally designated resource role for colleagues in unit management.ADMINISTRATIVE: Acts as a consultant for nursing staff in the clinical management of patients.ADMINISTRATIVE: Provides input to the ongoing clinical evaluation of staff.ADMINISTRATIVE: Exhibits a demeanor that invites utilization by staff for problem solving.ADMINISTRATIVE: Participates in the formulation, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures.ADMINISTRATIVE: Participates in the implementation and evaluation of unit assessments and audits, including quality assurance and process improvement.ADMINISTRATIVE: Assesses patient care needs, establishes priorities and delegates tasks to peers and ancillary support staff as appropriate to scope of practice and unit requirements.ADMINISTRATIVE: Participates in unit-based committees and/or department of nursing committees, as applicable.ADMINISTRATIVE: Promotes the standards of Pathway to Excellence through daily practice. Minimum QualificationsEducationAssociate's degree in Nursing required Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred If prepared at the associate degree in nursing level, required to enroll in a BSN program within 12 months of hire date and completion within 4 years of hire date. Experience Prior clinical nursing experience preferred Licenses and CertificationsRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification. This position has a hiring range of $39 - $85.597

General Summary of PositionUnit HighlightsOversight of the Obstetrics/Postpartum unit.Excellent PTO and work-life balance.Free parking, relocation reimbursement (if 50 mi from location), and generous benefits.Magnet Designated hospital.Strong support from executive leadership.Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADONs) to cover unit needsWhat We’re Looking ForAn experienced Maternal Child Health Nurse Leader.2-4 years of experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager in Maternal Child health.Passion for leadership and driving positive patient care outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Director of Nursing (DON) at MedStar Health is a key leadership role responsible for managing one or more nursing units or departments. This position fosters a patient-first care environment and supports the mission and values of the Division of Nursing and MedStar Health. The DON oversees resource utilization, quality care standards, and the operational, personnel, and financial activities of assigned areas, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational goals. This role includes 24-hour administrative responsibility, coordinating efforts with nursing leadership, Medical Staff, and other departments.What We OfferCulture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.QualificationsADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required. This position has a hiring range of $56.89 - $95.36

General Summary of PositionUnit Highlights Oversight of the Women's and Infant Health Pavilion (Labor and Delivery, Obstetrics, Special Care Nursery).Excellent PTO and work-life balance.Free parking, relocation reimbursement (if 50 mi from location), and generous benefits.Magnet Designated hospital.Strong support from executive leadership.Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADONs) to cover unit needs.What We’re Looking ForAn experienced Maternal Child Health Nurse Leader.2-4 years of experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager in Maternal Child health.Passion for leadership and driving positive patient care outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Director of Nursing (DON) at MedStar Health is a key leadership role responsible for managing one or more nursing units or departments. This position fosters a patient-first care environment and supports the mission and values of the Division of Nursing and MedStar Health. The DON oversees resource utilization, quality care standards, and the operational, personnel, and financial activities of assigned areas, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational goals. This role includes 24-hour administrative responsibility, coordinating efforts with nursing leadership, Medical Staff, and other departments.What We OfferCulture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.QualificationsADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required. This position has a hiring range of $56.89 - $95.36

General Summary of PositionThe Clinical Documentation Physician Advisor will function within MedStar Health's Clinical Documentation Improvement Department to ensure that clinical documentation data capture practices are compliant, efficient, accurate and consistent. Accepts a commitment to the values expressed in the MedStar Health's mission statement "to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities". Demonstrates behavior consistent with the MedStar values and contributes to the expected positive climate within the healthcare system, working well with both physicians, executives, and subordinates. Performs his/her job function in a way that makes him/her a recognized expert for affiliated hospital, physicians, and other entities. Develops the trust and confidence of Clinical Documentation Improvement stakeholders and becomes the resource of choice for the coding compliance and hospital coder and clinical questions. Develops a trust and confidence of the COO, CFO and other market and divisional managers with accountability for coding within assigned geographic areas. Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides leadership and direction as needed to the CDI Director and staff on issues related to clinical documentation improvement, disease process, corporate compliance, projects and other initiatives. Analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of clinical documentation processes and advises COO and CFO on mechanisms to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Serves as a resource for CDI staff. Performs regular/daily query clarification and escalation as assigned.Works with Clinical Documentation Improvement team to periodically analyze MS-DRG data, MDC and ICD-10 to identify variations and determine the cause and the appropriateness of such variation and presents such findings to COO, CFO and departmental directors. At the request of the COO, CFO, and other management, evaluates systems and processes related to or impacting coding and recommend system process improvements, which will enhance the organization's efficiency. Develops a trust and confidence of the COO, CFO and other market and divisional managers with accountability for coding within assigned geographic areas. At the request of the COO, CFO, and other management, evaluates systems and processes related to or impacting coding and recommend system process improvements, which will enhance the organization's efficiency. Ensures that data collection is performed in a manner consistent with relevant laws, regulations and standards. Participate in a Presents education programs on a regular basis designed to improve the accuracy and specificity of clinical documentation to clinical documentation specialists (CDSs), physicians, mid-levels and others.Is a reliable resource for CDSs and physicians who are involved in CDI/Quality work, providing advice on MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment, as well as SOl/ROM, PSI90, MHACs, POA conditions, and other related topicsAssists with the implementation and adoption of a formal escalation policy, ensuring that it is understood and adopted by the organization's medical staff. Serves as the initial escalation step, per policy, if physician response is not met by a determined amount of time.Manages and coordinates with national CDI Directors on specific clinical documentation and coding compliance accountability issues. Minimum QualificationsEducationDoctoral degree Graduate from an accredited medical school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools required Experience5-7 years Acute care Clinical Documentation Integrity experience required Licenses and CertificationsMD - Physician - State Licensure in Maryland and/or DC required CCDS - Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist preferred CDIP - Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner preferred CCS-Certified Coding Specialist preferred Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong telephone communication skills. Ability to work independently.Must possess strong organizational skills. Ability to communicate clearly in a verbal and written manner.Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.Ability to solve and resolve complex problems.Basic computer skills.Managing one's own time and the time of others.Knowledgeable of medical electronic information registration and appointment scheduling systems. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environmentComputer skills including Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel, Word.Basic computer skills required.Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships are essential.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to communicate clearly in a verbal and written manner.Ability to solve and resolve complex problems.Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.Managing one's own time and the time of others.Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environmentWorking knowledge of payer policies, HCFA policies, local and national regulatory and compliance policy, knowledge of all available coding resources.Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.Strong interpersonal and physician leadership skills.Excellent oral/ written skills.Demonstrated ability to communicate and educate providers regarding principles of utilization management and quality assurance.Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.Ability to toggle between specialty coding disciplines, including ancillary services, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Radiology, Pathology and others.Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.Demonstrated ability to be organized and efficient in prioritizing and managing assignments within minimal oversight and direction.Demonstrated skills in clinical judgment.Ability to present information clearly and concisely. This position has a hiring range of $180,000 - $200,000