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The Director of Palliative Care and Hospice has 24-hour responsibility and accountability for operations over the Palliative Care and Hospice Program.Works with Vice President, Post-Acute Care Services, Senior Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS), and staff to improve the quality of care, strengthen the financial performance, and to improve patient, physician, and employee satisfaction. Assumes responsibility for connecting Palliative and Hospice services to other PIH Health programs/services where the synergy and complementary nature of such services reach the goals and mission of PIH Health. Also accountable for the development and integration of social services programs for Post-Acute Care Services. Leads by example. Works with the team to reduce infrastructure and to promote high value performance.This is an exempt management position.
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work TM.For more information, visit or follow us on , , or .
Required Skills
Leadership and management skills; a demonstrated ability to coach and develop others in a Patients First perspective. Effective written/oral communications Interpersonal competence Ability to promote team building among multidisciplinary team Effectively delegates while holding those accountable to accomplish goals. Must be able to manage changing priorities, problem solving, and organizational skills Knowledge of Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) Condition of Participation, Title 22 licensing requirements, and Center for Disease Control (CDC) Knowledge in county and state regulations regarding unit specific standards and operations. Knowledge of continuous quality improvement tools, Plan Do Check Act performance improvement methodology and techniques Demonstrates commitment to PIH Health’s philosophy of care, Mission, Vision, Values, and organizational culture. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the End-of-life continuum and the benefit PIH Health provides within the integrated delivery system. Demonstrated skills and experience in the provision, supervision, and management of various clinical and social services program. Personal computer skills and knowledge of applicable software programs
Required Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, social work, or health care administration Palliative and Hospice Certification required or to be obtained within two years of employment in this role Minimum of three years’ experience in a home health agency, primary care, or health facility Experience within palliative care, hospice, social work, and chronic care management Preferred: Master’s degree in nursing, social work, or health care administration Two or more years of leadership experience Evidence of continuing education Current California driver's license and valid auto insurance
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Location:
Whittier
Job Type:
FullTime

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