Director of Population Health and Ambulatory Clinical Quality

Overview Catholic Health is one of Long Island’s finest health and human services agencies. Our health system has over 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices across the island. At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time. We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace! Job Details The Director of Population Health, Ambulatory Clinical Quality will plan, direct and monitor quality of population-based programs throughout ambulatory clinical practices of the CHS Physician Enterprise and the CHS Physician Partners Network. He/she will oversee the implementation and maintenance of ambulatory practice standards which support the delivery of patient-centered, cost effective and quality driven care. The individual will work with the System Director, Ambulatory Clinical Practice and other system leadership to measure physician performance and care outcomes through the compilation and analysis of data and communication of results. The Director will work closely with physician organization leadership to build population health programs including the Patient Centered Medical Home Model of Care, chronic disease programs, e.g., diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and work to support physician relationships and improve internal communication related to system initiatives. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: This position reports to the System Director, Ambulatory Clinical Practice and ultimately to the VP; the individual must be able to work collaboratively in a highly matrixed organization and be able to build consensus across multiple constituencies. Develops and implements population health programs, including but not limited to, patient-centered medical home, and chronic disease programs, including those focused on diabetes, obesity, hypertension, etc. Develops standards, systems and tools for data collection and analysis of clinical practice patterns, environment of care, patient safety and resource allocation within physician practices. Conducts data analysis to identify trends and patterns related to care outcomes; Develops action plans to address negative findings. Conducts practice assessments to assess current disease management programs and/or recommend opportunities for implementation or enhancement of such. Collaborates with practice management, IT and others to identify and implement key processes changes required for efficient practice operations and adherence to best practice standards. Works with clinical staff to implement streamlined and efficient workflow changes Develops programs to support contemporary and risk-sharing models of care, e.g., PCMH, ACO. In conjunction with entity leadership, accountable for compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Supports Nursing standards of care/ scope of practice POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: BSN or Bachelor of Science required; Masters in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Informatics or MBA required; DNP or PhD preferred Current NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license required ANCC or other nursing certification preferred CPHQ certification preferred NCQA PCMH CCE (certified content expert) preferred Skills: Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Strong organizational and project management skills Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills Experience: 5-7 years ambulatory experience preferably in a large medical group, or healthcare system required. Quality Management experience required Experience with risk-sharing models of care, e.g., PCMH, ACO Familiarity with ambulatory EMR systems (e.g., EPIC) Proven track record of accountability and results Experience with survey processes, e.g., Joint Commission, DOH and ambulatory accreditation, (AAASF Office based surgery, ICANL, etc.) Candidates must have comprehensive knowledge of healthcare/hospital operations with a minimum of five (5) – seven (7) years in ambulatory nursing or quality management including at least three (3) years at a leadership level. Salary Range USD $150,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.