Project Coordinator - Rehab

Responsible for planning, organizing and evaluating newly implemented projects and reporting on new rehabilitation initiatives in partnership with Director and Assistant Director. Responsible for the coordination of all rehabilitation clinical programs as well as any rehabilitation research projects. Supports mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines and meeting facility standards.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plans, oversees and documents all aspects of specific projects; works closely with leadership and other departments to make sure that the scope and direction of each project is on schedule.

• Contributes knowledge/data for the creation, revision and updates to departmental programs, policies and procedures as needed, with the approval of department head.

• Supports the operations structure for the department and recommends work systems to ensure optimum utilization and coordination of personnel and resources.

• Organizes and assists the department staff to accomplish required activities in an efficient and effective manner.

• Provides feedback to staff when opportunities for improvement/excellence are observed.

• Participates in the recruitment, hiring and orientation of qualified staff associated with projects.

• Assists with the preparation of budgets for assigned projects.

• Coordinates short term planning for assigned projects and works with project leaders to ensure the sustained progress toward promised goals.

• Monitors communication of professional associations and provider networks with which St. Mary's is affiliated, responding as needed and forwarding communications to relevant parties within St. Mary's.

• Assists with pre-enrollment, enrollment, scheduling and discharge for all children admitted in a rehabilitation program. Provides orientation and support to children and their caregivers before, during and after the intervention.

• Assists with data collection and analysis.

• Assists with drafting, revising and submitting documents to the institutional review board.

• Assist with drafting, revising and submitting progress reports and grant applications for studies.

• Participates in System-wide quality improvement program. Implements and evaluates compliance to NYS DOH regulations.

• Develops and implements systems for documentation necessary to maintain accountability and compliance with external regulations and internal standards, and standardization within St Mary's Hospital.

• Fosters practices consistent with the organization's mission, vision and values; and family-centered care.

Formal education required:

Bachelor's degree required; Degree in a Healthcare related field preferred

Previous experience required:

Experience managing projects preferred

Minimum one year experience working in a clinical and/or research environment preferred.