Director, Clinical Standards Assignment
Join Our Life-Saving Team!
Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights? PHI Health is looking for dynamic, driven individuals to join our team. We are committed to providing top-tier emergency medical services with unmatched speed and efficiency, saving lives when every second counts. By supporting our mission from the ground, you will play a crucial role in orchestrating the seamless operations that keep our advanced fleet soaring and our patients safe.
With PHI Health you’ll collaborate with the best minds in the industry, driving initiatives that enhance our services and expand our reach to those who need it most. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive on challenges, PHI Health offers an extraordinary opportunity to impact lives and develop your professional career in a meaningful way.
Who We Are:
PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Co-President and the applicable operational chain of command, the job responsibilities under this assignment are supporting the national efforts of the PHI Health Group by directing all clinical aspects toward becoming a national center of excellence and innovation, in additional to fulfilling the requirements of the applicable full-time position. This assignment has the following specific areas of focus quality improvement programs, clinical education, clinical protocols, regulatory compliance, clinical leadership collaboration, research and directing efforts of the medical advisory board for all stand-alone programs and bases within the PHI Health Group.
This assignment requires travel to all locations as needed. Has indirect oversight responsibility for program clinical managers. Must stay current with industry clinical standards. Is responsible for identifying potentially high-risk cases and assists with depositions and trial cases; is the liaison with legal counsel.
Responsibilities Include:
Responsible for national oversight and effectiveness of integrated quality clinical programs (CQI, Education, Recruitment). Collaborates with Co-COO’s, Clinical Managers and Program Directors to assist with development, implementation, and management of programs where necessary. Includes: establishment of a national standard curriculum based on standardized patient care guidelines; teaching and testing processes; and assurance of quality patient care within established policies and procedures.
Responsible for developing and maintaining mechanism for ensuring all Programs are in compliance with various regulatory agencies i.e. OSHA, HIPAA, CAMTS
Responsible for clinical leadership collaboration and medical advisory board. Works closely with existing medical directors to ensure consistent, quality patient care as outlined in the clinical protocols. Directs efforts of medical advisory board towards nationally focused efforts in ensuring PHI Health is leading the Air Medical industry in clinical excellence and unparalleled customer satisfaction.
Responsible for directing the coordination of efforts to identify and mitigate risks related to clinical practice of Health personnel. Acts as a liaison with legal counsel and is involved with depositions, trials when needed.
Maintains oversight of all clinical contracts for medical directors and clinical educational agreements. Ensures that contracts are appropriately reviewed and approved by PHI Legal.
Develops capital and operational budgets for all clinical operations.
Maintains active roll-on national level representing the interests of PHI Health Group in activities related to research, publications, legislative committees, or other groups dedicated towards excellence in clinical transport standards. Advises and presents information on possible new technology or innovative tools for enhancing clinical excellence and/or business opportunities.
Assists with other duties and projects assigned.
Promotes Destination Zero initiative within Health
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with strong critical care experience.
Must have experience working in the field as a Clinical Manager for 3+ years at PHI.
Must have experience as a Flight Nurse 5+ years at PHI.
Must have demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and managing national level projects.
Health transport (aviation) experience required.
Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
Must be computer literate; familiar with Microsoft or similar applications (Office, Project, etc)
This position is designated Safety Sensitive for purposes of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act.
Schedule/Location:
Compensation and Benefits:
Our Core Competencies:
Safe. We are absolute in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that Zero is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.
Efficient. We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity and achieve sustainable profitability as a high performing organization.
Quality. We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.
Service. We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.
Behavioral Competencies:
Develop and Share the Vision - You understand and embrace the vision, inspiring and motivating teams and the organization to achieve it.
Rally the Team - Fostering team commitment and trust, you set goals and priorities for your teams to achieve common goals.
Drive Change - You bring about timely and strategic change in a continuously evolving environment.
Ensure Situational Awareness - Cultivating an understanding of the competitive landscape, you identify opportunities and carry out the principles of integrated safety management to identify and mitigate potential threats to the business and employees.
Get it Done - You safely drive projects to completion, achieving the desired results despite difficulties or opposition.
The PHI Health Advantage:
For more than 40 years, our company has been providing critical air medical transport services across the country. As an organization, we outfit each aircraft we fly with the most advanced technology, subject our crews to the most rigorous protocols and training and pioneer the most-forward thinking safety program in the country.
Everything that we do comes back to the safety of our crew and our patients. Our accident rate is well below the national average, and we were the first to receive the Vision Zero Aviation Safety Award. This belief has guided us towards a number of industry firsts and has given us the highest safety rating in the industry.
DISCLAIMER
The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
