Clinical Manager

<div class="content-intro"><p>Alpine Care Home Health is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care in the home setting. Our team of skilled clinicians help individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, with personalized care that respects the individuals’ goals, values, and overall well-being. Our team brings deep expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and complex care management, and more. We offer customized tools and hands-on support to improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and encourage lasting self-reliance. We take pride in offering personalized, evidence-based care. We work closely with primary care providers, families, and specialists to create care plans that are proactive, holistic, and aligned with each patient’s priorities. Through access to a full range of physical and mental health services, we aim to support patient independence and long-term stability.</p> <p>We’re building a purpose-driven team passionate about making a difference. If you’re excited to shape the future of home-based care, here’s what the role involves.</p></div><h1><span style="font-size: 12pt;">POSITION DESCRIPTION</span></h1> <p>The <strong>Clinical Manager</strong>, in collaboration with the Clinical Supervisor, is responsible for the provision of high-quality patient care for home health clients in branch(s) assigned. </p> <h1><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></h1> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Registered Nurse (RN) with 3+ years of home health field experience preferred</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">At least 3 years of clinical management experience is preferred but not required</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong understanding of OASIS documentation, home care protocols, and Medicare compliance</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) preferred</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Available during operating hours, which includes all hours in which the HHA is open and provides patient care.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Demonstrates and advocates accepted standards of practice, including the use of standard precautions to prevent the transmission of infections and communicable diseases.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provides feedback to all clinical staff about their performance</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Responsible for completion of in-home annual and as needed competency and evaluations</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Manages the clinical care teams</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">If designated, performs the role of an alternate administrator in their absence</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Able to lift up to 40 lbs.; role involves walking, standing, sitting, bending, and hand use</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Excellent auditory, verbal, and written communication skills</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide clinical leadership and support to field staff to ensure high-quality, compliant care</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Conduct chart audits, review visit notes for accuracy, and ensure Medicare criteria are met</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Review and submit OASIS to the state, correct errors, validate reports, and meet RAP and Final Claim deadlines (NOA: within 5 days; Final Claims: within 10 days)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Monitor OBQI/OBQM indicators and implement corrective actions as needed</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Manage clinical care teams and productivity expectations</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Complete in-home annual competencies, evaluations, and supervise case management communication</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Deliver feedback, conduct staff development training, and assign preceptors for new clinical staff</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Promote team members' professional growth and serve on Performance Improvement and other committees</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Perform concurrent audits of at least 10% of the active census</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Collect, analyze, and report clinical data to the Administrator; develop and monitor Plans of Correction</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Facilitate team case conferences and participate in management and staff meetings</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Serve as backup for on-call duties when the on-call nurse is unavailable</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide intermittent skilled nursing visits, including SOCs and ROCs, as needed</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Support patient care delivery in the field when staffing or acuity requires</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ensure alignment with agency policies, procedures, and professional standards</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Assist the Administrator with staff orientation and maintain communication with physicians, referral sources, and the broader care team</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Administrator</li> </ul> <h1><span style="font-size: 12pt;">REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</span></h1> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Current RN license in the state of practice, or eligibility per Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) guidelines</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Active CPR certification required</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Must maintain a valid driver's license and a clean driving record</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong knowledge of home care clinical practices, Medicare regulations, and federal, state, and local compliance standards</li> <li class="font