Description
About Us: Helen Hayes Hospital is a national leader in physical rehabilitation, providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services for individuals recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, neurological, and other disabling conditions. Founded in 1900, the hospital has served as a center of excellence in rehabilitation medicine for more than 126 years, combining innovation, expertise, and compassionate care to help patients achieve their highest level of function and independence. Operated by the New York State Department of Health, Helen Hayes Hospital remains dedicated to improving lives through exceptional rehabilitative care. For more information, visit www.helenhayeshospital.org.
Role: Reporting directly to the Hospital Chief Executive Officer, as Chief Clinical Officer, you will serve as part of the executive team and will lead our nationally recognized clinical services . The Chief Clinical Officer leads the organization’s advancement in clinical excellence and champions adoption of new technologies and evidence based practices enhancing patient outcomes and patient care efficiencies. The Chief Clinical Officer partners with our renowned Columbia University physicians, executive leadership, and clinical staff to foster innovation and align patient care, education, and quality outcomes. The Chief Clinical Officer oversees and leads Quality Management, Performance Improvement, Patient Safety, and Clinical Outcomes with strong focus on patient volumes/census, goal achievement and deliverable objectives. The Chief Clinical Officer drives initiatives for sustained performance growth in the Hospital’s patient census and overall Admissions department. The Chief Clinical Officer will also ensure hospital compliance with Department of Health, Joint Commission, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and any other regulatory agencies.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications: Licensed clinician with a graduate degree in a clinical area, doctorate preferred. Board Certified in Healthcare Management as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). 12 years' of experience in healthcare services, and a proven record of accomplishment in health care environments, particularly in the areas of operational excellence and improving performance. Proven clinical operations leader with a track record of driving clinical excellence, program growth, and operational success. Experience with Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility operations. Skilled at delivering clinical excellence, program growth, quality improvements, and operational success.
Benefits: We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Free Parking
On-site child care
On-site Wellness Center
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more...
Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to human.resources@helenhayeshosp.org with Reference Chief Clinical Officer included in the subject line
