Mgr Hospice Business Development

Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

At WellStar, we all share common goals. That's what makes us so successful - and such an integral part of our communities. We want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues. As the--most integrated healthcare provider--in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves on investing in the communities that we serve. We continue to provide innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare.Responsibilities The Manager Hospice Business Development is a member of the hospice leadership team, who is responsible for developing and maintaining referral relationships through marketing efforts with physicians, nurses, support staff and professionals in the community, within the Wellstar system and surrounding hospitals/facilities. Responsible for identifying hospice service needs in the community, working with Wellstar/Hospice leadership to develop programs to meet those needs and educating community leaders of the availability of hospice services. Identifies process improvement opportunities based on patient satisfaction, physician, and community feedback. Supervises the hospital liaison RNs and Intake Coordinators staff to provide ease of access to hospice services. Promotes program growth through ethical and appropriate admissions to the home hospice program in homes, facilities (ALF, PCH, and SNF) and hospital GIP programs; and the (2) in-patient units, based upon established criteria and physician input. Focuses on providing the right service to the right patient in the right location at the right time. Conducts and creates opportunities for the medical community education and presentations regarding hospice service, palliative care, end of life issues, and advance directives.Job Requirements:Required Minimum Education: Bacholor Degree in Business, nursing, or related field.Preferred Licensure/Certification: RN preferredRequired Minimum Experience: Two (2) years Business Development experience required. Documented evidence of marketing and business development success. Documented experience in identifying customer needs and modifying processes to accommodate those needs. Hospice experience required. Knowledge of hospice regulations, industry standards, and licensing requirements. Documented success in working within large healthcare system. Supervisory experience preferred.Required Minimum Skills: Is able to connect with customers and match their needs to our services through marketing and sales efforts. Ability to compel providers, families, and patients to use our hospice services. Possesses emotional maturity, strong leadership, problem solving, team building and time management skills. Demonstrates ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Able to work independently and to manage multiple priorities. Positive outlook, very strong customer oriented interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, ease and comfort with group presentations, capable of audio/visual set ups and displays. Typing skills on Windows based computer applications and familiarity with EMR.

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