If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on. Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include company matching 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations. Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
Responsible for providing individual, group and family counseling. Conduct clinical assessments for new patients and on-going required assessments. Counselor II will demonstrate expertise in therapeutic interventions, treatment modalities and utilize evidence based practices. Counselor II will participate in Treatment team and provide service coordination as needed for patients. Counselor II will advocate and communicate with the UR department on all aspects of patient care. American Addiction Centers strives to ensure that all of our patients receive the most comprehensive care to address the issues that may impede their recovery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide intervention, assessments, treatment planning, triage and individual/group counseling.
Initiate and provide family counseling services.
Provide clinical services to all patients on caseload and assist when needed with other patients as assigned by clinical manager.
Participate in weekly treatment team meeting and program staff meetings.
Ensure that all documentation necessary meet contract, licensure, accreditation and standards for services in a timely manner following the AAC's documentation policy guidelines.
Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure the best care for patient.
Provide clinical services to outpatient and inpatient adult population.
Understand and abide by State Department standards, facility accreditation, AAC's policy and procedures.
Demonstate dependability and adaptability with patients and staff.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and company information.
Abide by the standards of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
Assists in monitoring and managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences Required (social work, counseling or psychology).
Registered Intern License Required (Mental Health Counserlor Intern OR Social Work Intern) required, and actively working towards independent licensure and/or certification in alcohol and drug abuse.
Minimum of 2 years experience in a behavioral healthcare field strongly preferred.
Experience working with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavior treatment and motivational interviewing.
Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record software and documentation.
Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
Counseling experience with adults, an understanding of psychotropic medications and symptoms and effects.
Ability to read, write and interpret written information, type documentation, present information to groups and participate in meetings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
Valid driver license and insurable driving record (If driving a company vehicle or if driving personal vehicle for company business; refer to Guidelines for Driving Company Vehicles).
Physical Requirements
AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws
Prolonged sitting at a desk
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time
American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer. American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state and/or federal law.
$28k-35k yearly est. Auto-Apply 24d ago
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Manager - Clinical Quality Improvement
Lakeland Regional Health-Florida 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $89,523.20 Mid $111,904.00
Position Summary
The Manager - Clinical Quality is a health care professional that works to improve patient care, safety, and outcomes, and works to make policy and process improvements to promote the safest, evidence-based care. In this role the team member will focus on quality improvement and healthcare initiatives that drive major changes. Clinical Quality is at the forefront of innovation and change in the healthcare system. The Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a quality program to improve patient outcomes and maintain cost-effective healthcare. Under the leadership of the Senior Director of Quality and Performance Improvement, this position collaborates with multiple departments to promote and inspire a culture of quality and safety.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All We Do
Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement
Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship
Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
Standard Work: Manager - Clinical Quality
Researches, develops and facilitates quality improvement initiatives leading to efficient processes and standard work based on evidenced based practices in collaboration with operations clinical experts/leaders and physicians.
Ensures that data-driven performance management and quality improvement programs are designed and implemented in a manner that aligns with an organization's overall strategy.
Supervises the Clinical Quality and Vascular Access departments within the Quality Division.
Establishes and coordinates the collection, analysis, and presentation of data for all quality measures.
Effectively communicates this information, as well as the strategic vision, scope and mission of Clinical Quality.
Collaborates with informatics to ensure technology infrastructure can support quality improvement programs.
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
Effective Interpersonal Skills.
Working knowledge of quality management and process improvement applications and knowledge of clinical processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nonessential:
Demonstrates knowledge of process control statistics and advanced data analysis techniques.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Bachelor Degree
Experience Essential:
Five years clinical healthcare experience
Experience Preferred:
Quality Professional (clinical patient safety, quality or accreditation role)
Two to three years of experience with increasing leadership responsibility
Certifications Essential:
CPHQ Certification within 2 years of hire
CPPS Certification
CAPM or PMP
Licenses Essential:
Current RN or Healthcare License in the state of Florida
$89.5k-111.9k yearly 5d ago
Outpatient Coding Quality Education Specialist
Lakeland Regional Health-Florida 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: Monday - Friday
Location: 210 South Florida Avenue Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $63,793.60 Mid $79,747.20
Position Summary
Under the direction of the facility Coding and Reimbursement Manager, conducts coding quality reviews and audits of chart documentation to assess accuracy, ensure compliance with federal and payer policies, and identifies areas for improvement for hospital outpatient coding. Develops and delivers training on coding accuracy and compliance, staying updated on regulations and providing expert guidance to coders. Provides ongoing coding education and training to coding team and serves as mentor to all new coding team members. Serves as a subject matter expert and resource for coders, providers, and other staff on coding questions, regulatory changes, and best practice. Prepares reports of findings and meets with coders and Coding Leadership to provide education and training on accurate coding practices and compliance issues.
Has thorough knowledge of acute care facility guidelines, modifiers, sequencing rules and the NCCI (National Correct Coding Initiative) edits, OCE (Outpatient Code Editor) edits, Official Guidelines for Coding and reporting for ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding conventions, APC payment classifications and Medicare Conditions of Participation. Will assist the Coding and Reimbursement Manager on preparing presentations and/or interdepartmental feedback.
Responsible for conducting coding and billing training programs for billing and coding specialists. Other duties will include implementing coding department policies and procedures and assisting with reviewing and appealing coding denials.
People At The Heart Of All That We Do
Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement
Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship
Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
Standard Work: Outpatient Coding Quality Educator Specialist
Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing departmental goals and objectives.
Performs internal quality assessment reviews on outpatient facility coders to ensure compliance with national coding guidelines and the LRH coding policies for complete, accurate and consistent coding which result in appropriate reimbursement and data integrity. Helps to coordinate and direct the day-to-day coding educational activities. Facilitates and provides coding educational classes/presentations to staff, as required/when needed.
Communicates outcomes to the coding team to improve the accuracy, integrity and quality of patient data, to ensure minimal variation in coding practices and to improve the quality of physician documentation within the body of the medical record to support code assignments. Responsibilities also include assisting Coding Leadership in root cause analysis of coding quality issues, performing account reviews, and preparing training documents to assist with coding quality action plans.
Assists in the review, improvement of processes, education, troubleshooting and recommend prioritization of issues. Researches coding opportunities and escalates as needed. Communicates Coding topics and/or question trends to Coding Leadership for global education.
Prepares and presents coding compliance status reports to the Coding and Reimbursement Manager and Health Information Management AVP.
Assists in ensuring coding staff adherence with coding guidelines and policy. Demonstrates and applies expert level knowledge of medical coding practices and concepts.
Coaches and mentors coding staff as they develop and grow their coding skills. Provides skilled coding support through regularly scheduled coding meetings and as the need arises. Provide one-on-one coaching and support to coding professionals, offering constructive feedback and guidance to improve coding accuracy and documentation practices.
Assists Coding Leadership with outpatient coding denials.
Create educational materials, such as manuals, handouts, and multimedia presentations, that effectively communicate complex coding concepts and guidelines.
Orients, develops and coordinates on-the-job training of instructing them on systems and policies and procedures in accordance to coding compliance guidelines.
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
Computer experience especially with computerized encoder applications, computer-assisted-coding applications, spreadsheets, and databases.
Extensive regulatory coding, (ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, HCPCS, Modifiers, and APCs, and associated reimbursement knowledge. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology and anatomy and physiology.
Data Analysis - able to analyze, interpret and share data in a presentation format. Ability to plan and execute educational programs and presentations.
Communicates clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. Able to work effectively with other employees, providers and external parties.
Requires critical thinking skills, organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Essential:
Health Information Management or other Healthcare degree
Other information:
Experience essential:
5+ years acute care hospital outpatient coding experience and/or coding auditing
5-10 years of educational experience in a facility or consulting setting.
Certification essential:
CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA
Certification preferred:
RHIA
$63.8k-79.7k yearly 4d ago
Coder II - Outpatient - Coding & Reimbursement
Lakeland Regional Health-Florida 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule
Location: 210 South Florida Avenue Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $19.37 Mid $24.22
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Coding and Clinical Documentation Improvement Manager, reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results, as appropriate, to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes and modifiers to outpatient encounters for reimbursement and statistical purposes. Communicates with physicians, Physician Advisor or other hospital team members as needed to obtain optimal documentation to meet coding and compliance standards. Abstracts clinical and demographic information in ICD-10 CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes and modifiers into the computerized patient abstract. Participates in ongoing continued education to assure knowledge and compliance with annual changes.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All That We Do
Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement
Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship
Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
Standard Work Duties: Coder II - Outpatient
Assigns and sequences diagnostic and procedural codes using appropriate classification systems utilizing official coding guidelines. Seeks clarification from healthcare providers or other designated resources to ensure accurate and complete coding
Abstracts and enters coded data as well as correct surgeon, anesthesiologist and procedure date. Assures appropriate information such as pathology and operative reports are present in the medical record prior to final coding for coding accuracy and appropriate APC assignment.
Maintains appropriate level of coding and abstracting productivity and quality for outpatient diagnostic, Emergency Department, Family Health Center, ambulatory surgeries, observations, and other recurring services as per established minimum per hour requirement.
Demonstrates competence in coding and abstracting requirements by maintaining less than 5% error rate for all ICD-10-CM and/or PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes and modifiers.
Continuously reviews changes in coding rules and regulations including in Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, CMS, and other payer guidelines.
Prioritizes coding functions as directed by the Manager, and organizes job functions and work assignments to efficiently complete tasks within the established time frames.
Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment and systems/technology necessary to complete duties and responsibilities.
Works collaboratively with the Discharge Not Final Billed (DNFB) clerks to prioritize workload daily.
Reviews appropriate outpatient work queues daily to address coding reviews, edits and corrections.
Reviews appropriate outpatient work queues daily to address coding reviews, edits and corrections.
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
Computer Experience, especially with computerized encoder products and computer-assisted coding applications.
Requires critical thinking skills, organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
High School or Equivalent
Nonessential:
Associate Degree
Essential:
High School diploma with Associate Degree from accredited HIM program or certificate in coding from an accredited college.
Other information:
Certifications Essential: CCS
Certifications Preferred: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
Experience Essential:
2-5 years acute care hospital outpatient coding experience within the past five years, or 5-7 year's experience in a multi-disciplinary clinic including surgeries and/or Emergency Department coding.
$43k-53k yearly est. 2d ago
IS Epic Cache Database Administrator - IS Epic Engineering
Lakeland Regional Health-Florida 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: M-F with Call Rotation
Location: 210 South Florida Avenue Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $83,803.20 Mid $104,759.20
Position Summary
The IS Epic Cache Database Administrator will be responsible for implementing and supporting Epic Database Solutions that take into account appropriate redundancy, availability, scalability, security and manageability requirements of Lakeland Regional Health's IS Department. This individual will be part of a team that is responsible for the technical strategy, vision, architecture and evolution of LRH's Epic implementation(s), infrastructure and ancillary technologies. This is a technical position providing analysis, configuration, maintenance, modification and monitoring of all Epic Caché and SQL databases. The ideal individual understands and supports best practices and requirements for data storage, database architecture, tuning, maintenance and reporting, ensuring hardware and software compatibility and optimization. This individual assists in and supports personnel in determining databases are available, backed up regularly, and can be restored. Participates in, and evaluates installations (server and database binaries), tests, and implementations of system hardware, clustering technologies, software, manufacturer's maintenance releases and utilities. Analyzes system performance to ensure it is meeting availability and performance objectives. Evaluates and recommends team personnel in resolution of hardware and operating system, and application software problems. Develops and maintains documentation on design specifications and system/software development life cycle for development projects.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All That We Do
Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement
Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship
Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
People At The Heart Of All We Do
Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Standard Work: IS Epic Cache Database Administrator
Implements, manages and maintains the Epic SQL Database infrastructure, including installing/upgrading and/or deploying Epic applications on servers and clients using Kuiper, and System Pulse. Installs database software (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server or InterSystems Caché)
Manage and maintain Epic databases for Hyperspace, EPS, Web BLOB, Hyperspace Web, BCA, MyChart, Carelink\Healthy Planet, Haiku, Rover, Care Everywhere, Home Health, Kuiper, and System Pulse services
Performs technical analysis, configuration, maintenance, modification and monitoring of databases on a variety of platforms including SQL, Cache, Windows Server OS and Linux
Uses processes for monitoring performance of installed systems or services and takes corrective actions when necessary. Uses tools for capacity planning, reporting, and proactive problem solving. Screen and analyze application performance for potential bottlenecks, specify possible solutions, and act jointly with developers to apply those fixes
Acts as a technical resource to evaluate evolving infrastructure technology and perform as a consultant interface to the business and clinical units for new company initiatives. Gather requirements from functional teams for their integrations with third party products
Supports third party software implementation as a technical resource and maintains private and public cloud infrastructure
Identify, repair, and resolve any Epic Database system hardware or software failures within the enterprise, in a timely manner and following company procedures and standards
Evaluate applicable requirements to provide appropriate technical specifications and solutions for new and existing implementations
Work closely with other departments, teams and engineers to build and troubleshoot system problems and software implementations
Develops and maintains systems documentation and technical procedures, user guides and run-books
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
Knowledge of database administration including analysis, architecture, configuration, maintenance, modification, monitoring, performance tuning and reporting. Primary support for Caché, MS SQL Server and Oracle databases
Knowledge of data modeling, repository and warehousing concepts and best practices. Advanced knowledge of database development and reporting tools (i.e. Oracle Designer, Oracle Developer, PL/SQL, Crystal Enterprise/Crystal Reports, etc.)
Knowledge of supported software development tools and programming languages (i.e. Visual Studio .NET, C# and/or VB.NET, ASP.NET, Web Services; Java and C++; PC and UNIX system administration)
Proficiency in Windows operating system administration, engineering and hardening, 2012, 2016, 2019 and Windows 10. Microsoft SQL server administration to include high availability clustering
Technically proficient, and aware of self-limitations with experience in one or more Epic technologies
Nonessential:
Experience in Epic MyChart, Epic-Link, Epic Hyperspace Web, Epic interconnect servers, Epic FIPS servers, BCA and Web deployment, Kuiper, Haiku, and Canto Database Administration and Configuration
Problem resolution, including ownership and communication through resolution
Experience in a larger, highly available healthcare environment (500+ servers and multiple sites). Health Level 7 (HL7), ANSI and other healthcare system standards with knowledge of Health Care regulatory environment
Understanding of computer and healthcare related concepts and vernacular with proficiency in oral and written communication
Proven competence in troubleshooting and critical thinking skills. Problem resolution, including ownership through resolution specific to electronic health record (EHR) systems
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Associate Degree
Nonessential:
Bachelor Degree
Essential:
Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Information Management, or related field
Other information:
Experience Essential:
- Minimum three years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering to include: Inter-operational relationships of various infrastructure components, such as server systems, storage technology and software applications and database administration
- Engineering and administrative experience on Windows Servers 2012 and up, MS SQL, Cache, Oracle and related technologies
- Experience in administering a highly available and secure database environment
- Backup management, Disaster Recovery, vulnerability management, patch management and hot fixes on hardware, server OS and database applications
- Experience managing and maintaining an electronic health record (EHR) in a large hospital environment with the ability to document systems and write procedures for EHR system staff
Experience Preferred:
- Server Hardware management with Cisco UCS Systems and/or HP ProLiant Servers OneView
- Knowledge of enterprise system monitoring, log management and event analysis with an emphasis on performance tuning and application optimization
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and make independent decisions. Ability to work independently under limited supervision and take initiative
- Certification in one or more of the following: Microsoft SQL Server, Cache, Linux Operating System, Epic MyChart, Epic-Link, Epic Hyperspace Web, Epic interconnect servers, Epic FIPS servers, BCA and Web deployment, Kuiper, Haiku, and Canto
- Problem resolution, including ownership through resolution
Certifications Essential:
- Microsoft Certified DBA, Cache Certified DBA
Certifications Preferred:
- Microsoft MCSE and one or more of: VMware VCP, Citrix CCEA or CCIA, Microsoft MCP, MCSA, or Other, Cisco CCNA, Palo Alto PCCSA
Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: Monday - Friday
Location: 3030 Harden Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $27.01 Mid $33.77
Position Summary
Responsible to the Physical Therapy WTL and/or Department Leader. Works under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist in a self-directed work team committed to a common purpose and goal. Works within the scope of Physical Therapy. He/she is responsible to practice within their scope of licensure in accordance with approved policies, procedures and protocols. The Physical Therapist Assistant contributes to positive outcomes and meets the cultural expectations of the organization by exhibiting professional behavior. He/she shares responsibility for all aspects of therapy and team functions.
Position Responsibilities
Standard Work Duties: Physical Therapy Assistant
Role models through professional development, continuous learning, and improvement of competence in the practice of Physical Therapy
Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
Provides direct patient care, under the supervision of an Physical Therapist, in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers resulting in positive patient outcomes and effective resource utilization.
Ensures that all patient documentation is complete, accurate, finished in a timely manner, and reflects both patient response to treatment and changes in plan of care based on patient progress.
Initiates and coordinates patient teaching, equipment needs, and discharge planning according to identified needs; assesses patient/family comprehension of teaching and equipment and including them in the plan of care..
Communicates effectively with physicians and other team members, reports significant findings in a timely and appropriate manner, and seeks input to plan of care.
Facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration of care by initiating appropriate consults when indicated.
Provides exceptional healthcare while maintaining good stewardship by effectively utilizing departmental resources, demonstrating flexibility to meet patient workload, and maintaining a high level of productivity and efficiency to ensure consistent patient care and positive outcomes.
Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor, and staff safety, including the appropriate use of infection control principles and personal protection equipment.
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
Working knowledge of basic computer skills.
Demonstration of effective problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and team work skills.
Use of effective verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstration of time management and organizational skills.
Successful completion of mandatory requirements, including department proficiencies/competencies.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Associate Degree
Essential:
Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Essential:
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Other information:
Licenses Essential: Current license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Florida.
Certifications Essential: Per department or hospital requirements and relevant policies.
Experience Preferred: One year acute care experience.
$49k-57k yearly est. 2d ago
Outpatient Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)
Lakeland Regional Health 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Highlights include:
Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness opened in 2022 with full-continuum of outpatient services
Strategic Initiative Focused on Behavioral Health
Guaranteed Base Salary + Opportunity for Production Incentives
Flexible Schedule
Comprehensive Psychiatric Services
No State Income Tax
LRH offers comprehensive benefits including 403B, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, CME Allowance, CME Days, and Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage.
COMMUNITY: Lakeland is a vibrant community conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando and was ranked #1 in Business Insider's "Top 10 Cities to Buy a House". Explore the diverse exhibitions at the Polk Museum of Art, stroll around any one of our breathtaking lakeside trails, parks and nature preserves. With just a short drive, you can enjoy Clearwater Beach, named the "#1 Beach in America" by Trip Advisor or have a blast at any one of Florida's world-renowned theme parks and attractions. There are over 150 schools in Polk County, including over 40 private school options, 6 Florida Arts schools, and nationally recognized workforce academies. Visit the LAL Today website to learn more about all that Lakeland has to offer.
ABOUT US: For over 100 years, not-for-profit Lakeland Regional Health has provided exceptional inpatient and outpatient healthcare in over 25 specialties. LRH has achieved multiple workplace awards from highly reputable names, including Aetna, Forbes, and the Florida Hospital Association. LRH is an 892-bed academic state-of-the-art teaching facility and operates as a Level II Trauma Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine, and is home to one of the nation's busiest single-site Emergency Departments. We continue to grow, as seen in our Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children and Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness.
LRH is proud to collaborate with Nemours Children's Health System. Visit our website to learn more about our incredible culture and how we place people at the center of all we do.
Qualifications: Must have received doctoral degree from APA Accredited Program. Must have current Florida medical license or ability to obtain one.
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$68k-89k yearly est. 1d ago
Manager - Food Production Services
Lakeland Regional Health-Florida 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Details
This position is responsible for providing leadership to the Nutrition and Food Service Department and for management of its human, material and financial resources. This leader is expected to:
Role model the organization values of care, quality, stewardship, accountability, integrity and courtesy.
Formulate a plan for the operation of his/her Department that is in alignment with Lakeland Regional Health's vision (Creating the Best Health Care Experience), core purpose/mission (Improving Lives by Delivering Exceptional Health Care), and which supports and is fully integrated with organizational strategic plan and operational goals and objectives.
Work collaboratively with other leaders within the center and throughout the Hospital to achieve Department, center and Hospital-wide quality, satisfaction, and financial goals.
What's Required:
Essential: High School or Equivalent
Nonessential: Bachelor's Degree
Essential Certifications: HACCP and ServSafe
Essential Experience: 10+ years of progressive food service production management experience in a healthcare facility managing over 30 subordinates. Responsibility for quantity food purchasing and contract management.
Education will be considered in lieu of experience
.
Position Responsibilities
Manager Capabilities
Demonstrates accountability for overall departmental operations and/or organization-wide functional responsibilities within the system to support achievement of organizational priorities.
Coaches team leaders, direct reports and team members to create a productive work environment.
Creates a high performing team by building strong relationships, mobilizing others to action and effectively leveraging the talent of their team.
Manages and supports conflict/issues resolution implementing appropriate corrective actions, improvement plans and regular performance evaluations.
Demonstrates capacity to manage change resistance and break down barriers to effective improvement and transformation.
Serves as a mentor for a healthy and safe culture to advance system, department and service experience.
Standard Work
Coaching/Development: Leads by example. Creates a shared vision and integrates LRH's core purpose/mission and values into daily activities.
Interviews, hires, disciplines, trains, evaluates the performance of the food production staff, and the Supervisory/Sous Chefs staff and provides management direction to them for personnel actions.
Exhibits care by thoughtfully serving the needs of others. Maintains a high level of performance and well-being despite work pressures, interpersonal challenges, ambiguity, or adversity.
Focuses on cost control, utilization management, and cost reduction. Shares accountability for achieving or exceeding LRH's budgeted Net Operating Income. Ensures effective and efficient use of supplies, equipment, physical space, and time. Oversees continuous monitoring of equipment to ensure patient/employee safety.
Creates an environment of mutual trust and respect. Demonstrates the ability to effectively resolve interpersonal differences and manage conflict with others.
Consistently demonstrates courtesy and consideration for the opinions, feelings and values of others. Serves as a business driver. Demonstrates the ability to honestly assert ideas and opinions in the face of opposition.
$78k-158k yearly est. 1d ago
Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Director
Lakeland Regional Health 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Discover the limitless beauty of the Sunshine State! Join Lakeland Regional Health's expert academic team as Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Director and contribute to our tradition of providing patient-centered care in beautiful Lakeland, Florida! At Lakeland Regional Health, we foster an environment of collaboration, inspiration, and respect.
ABOUT US: For over 100 years, not-for-profit Lakeland Regional Health has provided exceptional inpatient and outpatient healthcare in over 40 specialties. LRH has achieved multiple workplace awards from highly reputable names including Aetna, Forbes, and the Florida Hospital Association. Our 892-bed main campus operates a Level II Trauma Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine, and is home to one of the nation's busiest single site Emergency Department. We continue to grow as seen in our Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children and Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness.
LRH is proud to collaborate with Nemours Children's Health System. Visit our website to learn more about our incredible culture and how we place people at the center of all we do.
Highlights include:
Dedicated Administrative Time
On-site Research Department
Providing exceptional care at more than 18 locations in over 40 specialties
#2 busiest ED in the nation: 215k visits per year
Fostering team camaraderie amongst 9 other ACGME accredited programs with over 200 residents/fellows
Sideline coverage with local schools
Leadership Growth Opportunities
Our Bannasch Rehab Center features state-of-the-art rehabilitation
machines and equipment
LRH offers comprehensive benefits including 403B, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, CME Allowance, CME Days, and Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage.
COMMUNITY: Lakeland is a vibrant community conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando and was ranked #1 in Business Insider's "Top 10 Cities to Buy a House". Explore the diverse exhibitions at the Polk Museum of Art, stroll around any one of our breathtaking lakeside trails, parks and nature preserves. With just a short drive, you can enjoy Clearwater Beach, named the "#1 Beach in America" by Trip Advisor or have a blast at any one of Florida's world-renowned theme parks and attractions. There are over 150 schools in Polk County, including over 40 private school options, 6 Florida Arts schools, and nationally recognized workforce academies. Visit the LAL Today website to learn more about all that Lakeland has to offer.
Qualifications: Must be board certified in Sports Medicine. Must have current Florida medical license or ability to obtain one.
Live Where You Vacation!
Please send your CV to physicianswork@my LRH.org to learn more about this opportunity!
$56k-91k yearly est. 1d ago
Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist
Lakeland Regional Health-Florida 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 26.2 percent of adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. Recognizing this need, we at Lakeland Regional Health have devoted ourselves in creating the best mental health facilities possible. We are dedicated to improving outcomes and helping people get well. From helping children and parents survive divorce, to treating depression, our licensed clinical staff provides a team approach to care. Under the direction of a board-certified psychiatrist, our mental health facilities provide in- and out-patient care to adults at all levels of mental health severity. Under the direction of our board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, we also provide services to adolescents who require mental health treatment. If you have a heart for those suffering from mental health disorders, please consider joining our mental health department. We have the following opportunity:
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift Time: 8-hour days
Location: Behavioral Health, Medical Center - Lakeland, FL
Position Summary
Summary:
Responsible for delivering outpatient behavioral health services consisting of assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients. The Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist will provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy. The individual is accountable for collaborating with health care team members to design, implement, and measure safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care strategies while maintaining current professional knowledge and competencies. He/she shares responsibility for all aspects of patient care and team functions. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Position Details
Detailed responsibilities:
* People At The Heart Of All We Do
- Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
- Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
* Safety And Performance Improvement
- Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
- Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
- Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
* Stewardship
- Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
- Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
* Standard Work: Outpatient Behavioral Health Therapist - Licensed
- Provide in-person and telehealth individual, couples, group, and/or family psychotherapy.
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of new patients.
- Collaborate with other behavioral health professionals, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals as needed
- Schedules regular follow-up appointments with patients according to the needs of each patient and best-practice standards.
- Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
- Maintain all electronic health records according to federal, state and local regulations, ensuring that records of patients are complete, accurate and comprehensive.
- Provide crisis stabilization and crisis management with support as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
Essential:
* Master Degree
Education equivalent experience:
Essential:
* Master's level or higher degree in: Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, or a similar degree.
Other information:
Experience Essential:
- After obtaining a clinical license: at least one year of experience providing psychotherapy services to children or adult
Experience Preferred:
- One or more years using Epic
- One or more years providing telehealth services
- Two or more years working with patients who have experienced trauma
Certifications Essential:
- Must pass Level 2 FDLE background screening.
Licenses Essential: Clinical Social Work LCSW, LMFT, LMHC (LPC)
$53k-63k yearly est. 3d ago
Cytologist - Lab Histology/Cytology
Lakeland Regional Health-Florida 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: $87,984.00-$109,990.40
Position Summary
Responsible for working within the scope of practice in the field of Cytology to ensure specimen integrity and adequacy, reliable testing to detect cancer and other pathologic conditions and accurate reporting of microscopic findings. Assists radiologists, physicians and other health care providers in collection of diagnostically adequate needle biopsy samples and maintains compliance with all accrediting agencies, regulatory standards, hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All That We Do
Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement
Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship
Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
Standard Work Duties: Cytologist
Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
Performs technical bench work, including, but not limited to, specimen receiving, accessioning, and processing.
Microscopically examines specimens to detect cancer and other pathological conditions, reports findings for finalization by the Pathologist and performs related troubleshooting tasks.
Assists EUS, ERCP, EBUS, Navigation Bronchoscopy, Bronchoscopy with Fluoro, FNA, and Core Biopsy procedures performed in GI, Cat Scan, US, IR, bedside, and OR areas.
Prepares specimens for adequacy or rapid on-site cytologic exam (ROSE) and recommends ancillary testing techniques when indicated.
Performs proficiency testing and educational assessments in compliance with laws, regulations, agencies and accrediting bodies.
Assists in writing/updating Cytology policies, procedures, and forms, maintains the Cytology Procedure Manual to assure compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies and monitors Laboratory Information System performance related to Cytology accessioning, processing, reporting and billing.
Follows established safety, biohazard procedures and standard precautions at all times. Follows laboratory protocols in disposing of biohazardous waste.
Supports professional development by assisting with training and/or competency assessment for coworkers, new employees and students.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
Professional level of clinical, interpretive and analytical skills
Extensive knowledge and microscopic recognition of non gyn/needle biopsy malignancy and benign disease process patterns with exceptional communications skills and knowledge of ancillary testing requirements to ensure efficient and effective patient outcomes.
Experience assisting FNA and Core Biopsy with touch prep procedures.
Nonessential:
Experience assisting EUS, ERCP, EBUS, Navigation Bronchoscopy, Bronchoscopy with Fluoro, FNA, and Core Biopsy procedures
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Bachelor Degree
Essential:
As defined by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Baccalaureate degree in science or higher from a regionally accredited college/university AND successful completion of a minimum 12-month CAAHEP accredited Cytotechnologist program.
Other information:
Licenses Essential:
Florida Department of Health license as a Technologist in the specialty of Cytology. Maintains an active status for licensure under the rules of the Board of Clinical Personnel for the disciplines of practice that are performed.
Licenses Preferred: Florida Department of Health license as Clinical Laboratory Supervisor in the specialty of Cytology.
Certifications: National Certification in Cytology by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Maintains an active status for certification under the rules of the ASCP Board of Certification for cytology practice.
Experience Essential:
One to three years of experience with predominantly Non Gyn and FNA workload and performance of adequacy assessments.
Experience Preferred:
Three to five years of experience with predominantly non Gyn and FNA workload and performance of adequacy assessments
$88k-110k yearly 4d ago
EPIC Business Intelligence Developer II - Business Intelligence
Lakeland Regional Health-Florida 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift:
Location: 210 South Florida Avenue Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $85,488.00 Mid $106,870.40
Position Summary
Join our dynamic Analytics team supporting high level strategic priorities directly connected to Executive Leadership's top priorities. The Business Intelligence Developer role is responsible for understanding and gathering business requirements, solution design, implementation and testing. Utilizing data visualization best practices is a must to ensure that the message is communicated in the most effective way possible.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All We Do
Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement
Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship
Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
Standard Work: Business Intelligence Developer II
Using reporting tools to help your stakeholders improve their performance, and understand the who, what, where, when and why behind their outcomes.
Understanding your business stakeholders' objectives, the metrics that are the most important to them, and how they measure their performance.
Turning business requirements into technical requirements.
Finding and understanding the correct data sources for a given analysis.
Learning from, and sharing knowledge and skills with your teammates to grow impact to the organization.
QA Audits and troubleshooting issues.
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
Experience with EPIC EHR
Critical thinking, collaboration, flexibility, project/task ownership, system improvement (computerized or manual), project management, consultation and conflict management, organization and time management and attention to detail.
Knowledge and skills in business intelligence methodologies and tools (Tableau, Business Objects, OBIEE, Qlikview, ect..)
T-SQL or equivalency to query data from data warehouse
Nonessential:
Experience with Tableau or equivalency to create impactful reports, visualizations, and interactive dashboards.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Bachelor Degree
Essential:
Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Other information:
Experience Essential:
- 5+ years building reports/dashboards
Certifications Essential:
- Epic - Cogito
$85.5k-106.9k yearly 3d ago
Healthcare Risk Manager
Lakeland Regional Health-Florida 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Details
This is Full-Time Benefit Eligible position working 80 hours per biweekly pay period.
Shift: Monday - Friday
Annual Salary: Min $73,840.00 Mid $92,310.40
Position Summary
Investigates and resolves incidents and grievances; secures evidence; creates and documents investigative files; resolves disputes/claims with patient and/or family members; resolves facility risk related issues; facilitates corrective action plans; trends and analyzes risk reports; assists with managing risk management incident reporting software, including the safekeeping of Patient Safety Work Product via the Patient Safety Organization. Initiates reports to insurance carrier and regulatory agencies; assesses damages and injury for claims, answers interrogatories and request to produce for claims, prepares staff for depositions and trials, and manages and coordinates claims with defense counsel. Identifies opportunities for the improvement of quality, safety and cost, as well as patient, customer, and employee satisfaction.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All That We Do
Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement
Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship
Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
Standard Work Duties: Healthcare Risk Manager
Investigates and resolves incidents and grievances (including sexual misconduct allegations, and reports to appropriate regulatory agencies, when required); creates and documents investigative files; resolves disputes/claims with patient and/or family members; resolves facility risk related issues.
Monitors and manages legal claims with defense counsel, sets reserves, interviews person(s) involved in claims, assists with depositions and trials, answers interrogatories.
Assists with developing educational programs and learning modules for orientation and ongoing education, as well as upon request by various departments regarding risk topics.
Takes call evenings, nights, and holidays in rotation with other risk managers.
Assists with developing and/or reviewing policies and Standard Work.
Takes call evenings, nights, and holidays in rotation with other risk managers.
Assists with developing and/or reviewing policies and Standard Work.
Assists with managing Patient Safety Work Product via Patient Safety Organization
Conducts Serious Incident meetings and Root Cause Analyses; provides clinical and/or risk expertise to requested committees and process reviews, as needed.
Assists with managing risk management incident reporting software, including the safekeeping of Patient Safety Work Product via the Patient Safety Organization.
Stewardship
Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
People At The Heart Of All We Do
Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Guide Projects Using Acceptable Standards And ITIL Framework
Safety And Performance Improvement
Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
Excellent verbal and written communications, analytical ability, and computer literacy.
Excellent presentation skills and organizational skills.
Claims handling skills which include dealing with difficult people, and assessing damage.
Excellent investigative skills.
Maturity, ethics, and strong negotiating skill
Conflict resolution skills
Qualifications & Experience
Essential: Bachelor Degree Nonessential: Master Degree
Experience Essential:
- Meets “Qualified Healthcare Risk Manager” competencies in accordance with Fla. Stat. 395.0197(2).
- Staff RN experience (in lieu of Staff RN experience, a candidate with at least 5 years' experience within a Healthcare Risk Management Department coupled with CPHRM certification will be considered).
Licenses Essential: Registered Nurse (in lieu of Registered Nurse license, a candidate with at least 5 years' experience within a Healthcare Risk Management Department coupled with CPHRM certification will be considered)
Experience Preferred: Previous management
Certifications Preferred: Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Manager (CPHRM)
$73.8k-92.3k yearly 4d ago
Hospital at Home Physician
Lakeland Regional Health 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Discover the limitless beauty of the Sunshine State! Join Lakeland Regional Health's expert team as a Hospitalist at Home Physician and contribute to our tradition of providing patient-centered care in beautiful Lakeland, Florida! At Lakeland Regional Health, we foster an environment of collaboration, teamwork, and respect.
We are currently looking to expand our Hospital At Home team. This is an in - person role, not remote.
Highlights include:
Collaboration with over 20 Hospitalists
7 on/7 off 12 hour shifts working alongside APPs (full time will be defined as 182 shifts per year
Screening potential patients for the program from the emergency room and med- surgical floors
Perform daily multidisciplinary huddles to review patient plan of care
Serve as the primary responding clinician and caregiver for patients admitted to the LRH HAH service along with the APP's
Will provide supervisory services to APPs working within the HAH program
Daily virtual patient visits with occasional home visits
Closely collaborate with the LRH HAH nursing caregivers to facilitate inpatient level care in the home
Vehicle Provided, HaH vehicle will be used
Patients are located within 30 minutes of our Medical Center
Work-Life Balance is strongly emphasized in our culture
No State Income Tax
LRH offers comprehensive benefits including 403B, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, CME Allowance, CME Days, and Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage.
COMMUNITY: Lakeland is a vibrant community conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando and was ranked #1 in Business Insider's "Top 10 Cities to Buy a House". Explore the diverse exhibitions at the Polk Museum of Art, stroll around any one of our breathtaking lakeside trails, parks and nature preserves. With just a short drive, you can enjoy Clearwater Beach, named the "#1 Beach in America" by Trip Advisor or have a blast at any one of Florida's world-renowned theme parks and attractions. There are over 150 schools in Polk County, including over 40 private school options, 6 Florida Arts schools, and nationally recognized workforce academies. Visit the LAL Today website to learn more about all that Lakeland has to offer.
ABOUT US: For over 100 years, not-for-profit Lakeland Regional Health has provided exceptional inpatient and outpatient healthcare in 40 specialties. LRH has achieved multiple workplace awards from highly reputable names, including Aetna, Forbes, and the Florida Hospital Association. LRH is a 900-bed academic state-of-the-art teaching facility and operates as a Level II Trauma Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine, and is home to one of the nation's busiest single-site Emergency Departments. We continue to grow, as seen in our Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children and Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness.
LRH is proud to collaborate with Nemours Children's Health System. Visit our website to learn more about our incredible culture and how we place people at the center of all we do.
Qualifications: Must be board certified/board eligible through ABMS or AOA. Must have current Florida medical license or ability to obtain one.
Live Where You Vacation!
Please send your CV to physicianswork@my LRH.org to learn more about this opportunity!
$197k-349k yearly est. 1d ago
CT Technologist
Lakeland Regional Health-Florida 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 64
Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 7:00 pm to 3:30 am
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Position Summary
Performs computed tomography procedures, reformats the computed tomography data that creates images needed for diagnosis and performed interventional and therapeutic procedures related techniques, producing data at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. Recognize patient conditions essential for the successful completion of the procedure. Prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws or lawful institutional policy.
Position Responsibilities
Standard Work Duties: CT Technologist
Perform computed tomography procedures as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. Assist a licensed independent practitioner with interventional computed tomography procedures.
Select appropriate technical factors with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition.
Manipulating and reconstructing data for interpretation. Archive data as appropriate and documenting patient exposures
Verifies patient identification and the procedure requested or prescribed and that the patient has consented to the procedure. Reviews all available patient medical record information to verify the appropriateness of the procedure requested or prescribed. Assess factors that may negatively affect the procedure.
Assesses patient for renal function prior to contrast media administration. Assess patient risk for allergic reaction to contrast media prior to administration. Determines the appropriate type and dose of contrast media to be administered, based on established protocols
Determines the need for and selects supplies, accessory equipment, shielding, positioning, and immobilization devices.
Provides an accurate explanation and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient and their care providers can understand. Address questions and concerns regarding the procedure.
Uses a power injector for administration of medication when through PICC line catheter or port specifically for power injectors is available following manufacturer guidelines regarding infusion rate and pressure. Use radiation shielding devices. Use technical factors according to equipment specifications to minimize radiation exposure to the patient while maintaining image quality. Confirms patient position matches the selected scanning orientation parameters. Determine optimum placement of electrocardiogram (ECG) electrodes and correctly identifies ECG wave trigger.
Maintains current information on equipment, materials and processes. Perform ongoing quality assurance activities. Perform quality control testing of equipment. When appropriate, wears one or more personal radiation monitoring devices at the location indicated on the personal radiation monitoring device or as indicated by the radiation safety officer or designee. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards as published by the Joint Commission, CMS, ACR and the Florida DOH.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
Basic knowledge and skills obtained through the completion of a JRCERT approved program in Radiologic Technology as well as the knowledge and skills obtained through completion of an approved course in Computed Tomography
Patient Assessment skills
Venipuncture skills Able to establish an IV site
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Associate Degree
Nonessential:
Bachelor Degree
Essential:
Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology (Accredited by JRCERT or recognized regional college accreditation).
Nonessential:
Any major
Essential:
Basic Life Support
Other information:
Licenses Essential:
-General Radiographer license or Computed Tomography License from Florida Department of Health.
-Advanced Registry in CT by ARRT, RT(CT)
Certification Essential:
-BLS-CPR for Healthcare Worker (must include a hands-on component and AHA approved) at time of hire.
Experience Essential: No experience necessary if a new graduate with the advanced registry (CT)
Experience Preferred: Two years of full time experience
$41k-55k yearly est. 3d ago
IS Senior Epic Server Engineer - IS Epic Engineering
Lakeland Regional Health-Florida 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: M-F with Call Rotation
Location: 210 South Florida Avenue Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $106,953.60 Mid $133,692.00
Position Summary
The IS Senior Epic Server Engineer will be responsible for implementing and supporting Epic EHR solutions client and server components that take into account appropriate redundancy, availability, scalability, security and manageability requirements of Lakeland Regional Health's IS Department. This individual will be part of a team that is responsible for the technical strategy, vision, architecture and evolution of LRH's Epic implementation(s), infrastructure and ancillary technologies. This role will be responsible for architecture and implementations including, but not limited to, MyChart, Epic-Link, Epic Hyperspace Web, Epic interconnect servers, Epic FIPS servers, BCA and Web deployment, Kuiper, Haiku, and Canto to support Lakeland Regional's patient, guest and employee population. He/she must have the experience and technical competence to implement server and application infrastructure, validate implementations and ready systems for operational hand overs. This individual will work collaboratively with other groups participating in system sustaining engineering activities such as upgrades, maintenance, enhancements, and expansions as well as provide last-level support of escalated technical issues. Knowledge of Cache or dba practices, VMware, Active Directory, and Citrix XenDesktop, and NetScaler preferred.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All That We Do
Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement
Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship
Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
Standard Work: IS Senior Epic Server Engineer
Designs, implements, manages and maintains the Epic Windows and Linux Server infrastructure, including installing/upgrading and/or deploying Epic applications on servers and clients using Kuiper, and System Pulse
Manage and maintain Epic Virtual Servers, Hyperspace, EPS, Web BLOB, Hyperspace Web, BCA, MyChart, Carelink\Healthy Planet, Haiku, Rover, Care Everywhere, Home Health, Kuiper, and System Pulse services
Support of other Epic Windows and Linux based applications as well as assisting other Epic 3rd party applications teams with their integration into Epic as needed
Uses processes for monitoring performance of installed systems or services and takes corrective actions when necessary. Uses tools for capacity planning, reporting, and proactive problem solving. Screen and analyze application performance for potential bottlenecks, specify possible solutions, and act jointly with developers to apply those fixes
Acts as a technical resource to evaluate evolving infrastructure technology and perform as a consultant interface to the business and clinical units for new company initiatives. Gather requirements from functional teams for their integrations with third party products
Supports third party software implementation as a technical resource and maintains private and public cloud infrastructure
Identify, repair, and resolve any Epic system hardware or software failures within the enterprise, in a timely manner and following company procedures and standards
Evaluate applicable requirements to provide appropriate technical specifications and solutions for new and existing implementations
Work closely with other departments, teams and engineers to build and troubleshoot virtual and physical systems and software implementations
Develops and maintains systems documentation and technical procedures, user guides and run-books
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
Subject matter expert on one or more of VMWare vSphere, ESXi, Horizon View and NSX, Citrix XenApp / Workspace with working knowledge of others
Expert Knowledge of PowerShell, PowerCLi, PowerShell DSC
Subject matter expert in Windows operating system administration, engineering and hardening, 2012, 2016, 2019 and Windows 10. MS Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft SQL server administration to include high availability clustering
Incident resolution, including ownership through resolution / break fix and ticket queue management
Technically proficient, and certified by Epic in one or more of: Epic MyChart, Epic-Link, Epic Hyperspace Web, Epic interconnect servers, Epic FIPS servers, BCA and Web deployment, Kuiper, Haiku, and Canto
Nonessential:
Certification multiple Epic disciplines, MyChart, Epic-Link, Epic Hyperspace Web, Epic interconnect servers, Epic FIPS servers, BCA and Web deployment, Kuiper, Haiku, and Canto
Problem resolution, including ownership and communication through resolution
Experience in a larger, highly available environment (500+ servers and multiple sites)
VMWare Site Recovery Manager, PowerCLI/Scripting, vRealize/vCloud Operations Manager, vRealize/vCloud Automation
ITIL / ITSM process and procedure. Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Bachelor Degree
Nonessential:
Master Degree
Essential:
Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Information Management, or related field
Other information:
Experience Essential:
-Minimum six years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering to include: Inter-operational relationships of various infrastructure components, such as server systems, storage technology and software applications
-Server infrastructure and Server systems design, capacity planning, operations methodology, error detection and resolution techniques
-Expert level knowledge in administering VMware ESXi, vCenter, Horizon View, Citrix XenApp / Workspace
-Backup management, Disaster Recovery, vulnerability management, patch management and hot fixes on hardware, server OS and applications
-Experience managing and maintaining an electronic health record (EHR) in a large hospital environment
Experience Preferred:
-Server Hardware management with Cisco UCS Systems and/or HP ProLiant Servers OneView
-Enterprise system monitoring, log management and event analysis with an emphasis on event analysis, performance tuning and application optimization
-Expert level knowledge in server operating system, web servers and application hardening, developing and administering application security standards to include Client OS and Server OS
-Certification in one or more of the following: Microsoft SQL Server, Cache, Linux Operating System, Epic MyChart, Epic-Link, Epic Hyperspace Web, Epic interconnect servers, Epic FIPS servers, BCA and Web deployment, Kuiper, Haiku, and Canto
Certifications Essential:
-Microsoft MCSE, VMware VCP or Citrix CCEA
Certifications Preferred:
-Microsoft MCSE and one or more of: VMware VCP, Citrix CCEA or CCIA, Microsoft MCP, MCSA, or Other, Cisco CCNA, Palo Alto PCCSA
$107k-133.7k yearly 3d ago
Coding II - Inpatient - Coding & Reimbursement
Lakeland Regional Health-Florida 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule
Location: 210 South Florida Avenue Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $24.73 Mid $30.92
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Coding and Clinical Documentation Improvement Manger , reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results, as appropriate, to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes and modifiers to outpatient encounters for reimbursement and statistical purposes. Communicates with physicians, physician advisor or other hospital team members as needed to obtain optimal documentation to meet coding and compliance standards. Abstracts clinical and demographic information in ICD-10 CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes and modifiers into the computerized patient abstract, Participates in ongoing continued education to assure knowledge and compliance with annual changes.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All That We Do
Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement
Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship
Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
Standard Work Duties
Determines whether the coding assigned was properly assigned based upon clinical indicators and review of the medical documentation and application of coding guidelines.
Develop and apply appeal arguments to defend the coding and clinical decisions while being able to address and refute the coding determination made by the carrier/payer.
Drafts appeal letters, including the coding argument with clinical and coding references, to support the coding decision. This may include providing additional medical record documentation.
Identifies areas for education to improve complete and accurate coding and billing and provide feedback to management regarding trends or patterns noticed in the coding for discussion.
Continued follow-up on denials as payers may continue to deny. Collaboration with Physician Advisor as required to continue appeal process.
Continuously reviews changes in coding rules and regulations including in Coding Clinic, CMS, and other payer guidelines.
Complete denials/appeals reports for leadership.
Documents all findings in the denials management application and routes to the appropriate person in the workflow for follow-up.
Assigns and sequence documents all findings in the denials management application and routes to the appropriate person in the workflow for follow-up.s diagnostic and procedural codes using appropriate classification systems utilizing official coding guidelines.
Performs special projects and/or other duties as assigned.
Competencies & Skills
Nonessential:
Computer Experience, especially with computerized encoder products and computer-assisted coding applications.
Requires critical thinking skills, organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
MS-DRG and APR-DRG methodology expertise required. Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, POAs, HACs, PSIs, SOIs, ROMs and mortality rates as well as physician queries.
Qualifications & Experience
Nonessential:
Associate Degree
Essential:
High School diploma with Associate Degree from accredited HIM program or certificate in coding from an accredited college.
Other information:
Certifications Essential: CCS
Certifications Preferred: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
Experience Essential: 2-5 years acute care hospital inpatient coding experience within the past five years.
$114k-185k yearly est. 3d ago
Masters Level Substance Use Counselor - Per Diem
American Addiction Centers 4.3
American Addiction Centers job in Riverview, FL
If you are searching for a fulfilling place to develop your career and an opportunity to make a difference in helping others, then keep reading on. Here at AAC, we have a progressive culture; we listen to your ideas, value a work/life balance, invest in education, and we foster trust and respect for all individuals. Our exceptional comp and strong benefits include company matching 401K, medical, dental, vision and life insurance. We are looking for our future leaders, who are not only going to fill the qualifications for this job description, but who are going to exceed expectations. Be a part of a team whose mission is to provide quality, compassionate, and innovative care to adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our purpose and passion are to empower patients, their families, and our communities by helping individuals achieve recovery and optimal wellness of the mind, body, and spirit.
We are looking for additional support (per diem) with our Clinical Team in adding Counselor's to help out on weekends (either Saturday or Sunday).
Responsibilities
Job Summary
Responsible for providing individual, group and family counseling. Conduct clinical assessments for new patients and on-going required assessments. Counselor II will demonstrate expertise in therapeutic interventions, treatment modalities and utilize evidence based practices. Counselor II will participate in Treatment team and provide service coordination as needed for patients. Counselor II will advocate and communicate with the UR department on all aspects of patient care. American Addiction Centers strives to ensure that all of our patients receive the most comprehensive care to address the issues that may impede their recovery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide intervention, assessments, treatment planning, triage and individual/group counseling.
Initiate and provide family counseling services.
Provide clinical services to all patients on caseload and assist when needed with other patients as assigned by clinical manager.
Participate in weekly treatment team meeting and program staff meetings.
Ensure that all documentation necessary meet contract, licensure, accreditation and standards for services in a timely manner following the AAC's documentation policy guidelines.
Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure the best care for patient.
Provide clinical services to outpatient and inpatient adult population.
Understand and abide by State Department standards, facility accreditation, AAC's policy and procedures.
Demonstate dependability and adaptability with patients and staff.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and company information.
Abide by the standards of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 guidelines.
Assists in monitoring and managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences Required (social work, counseling or psychology).
License eligible, actively working towards licensure and/or certification in alcohol and drug abuse.
Minimum of 2 years experience in a behavioral healthcare field.
Experience working with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavior treatment and motivational interviewing.
Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record software and documentation.
Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
Counseling experience with adults, an understanding of psychotropic medications and symptoms and effects.
Ability to read, write and interpret written information, type documentation, present information to groups and participate in meetings.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
Valid driver license and insurable driving record (If driving a company vehicle or if driving personal vehicle for company business; refer to Guidelines for Driving Company Vehicles).
Physical Requirements
AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws
Prolonged sitting at a desk
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time
American Addiction Centers is an equal opportunity employer. American Addiction Centers prohibits employment practices that discriminate against individuals or groups of employees on the basis of age, color disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other category deemed protected by state and/or federal law.
$32k-43k yearly est. Auto-Apply 19d ago
Registered Nurse - B6 Med Surg
Lakeland Regional Health-Florida 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 72.00
Shift: Weeknights with Rotating Weekends
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $36.23 Mid $46.73
Position Summary
The Clinical Registered Nurse (RN) will promote relationship-centered care that appreciates vulnerability of patients, anticipates needs, and incorporates the patient as a full partner in care. The RN will deliver high quality care based on therapeutic caring relationships that are individualized to the patients and their families' needs and values. The RN will practice competently and uphold the standards of nursing practice to promote positive patient outcomes. The RN will assure proactive, protective, and safe practice resulting in the elimination of all preventable harm. The RN will adhere to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory accrediting body requirements and professional practice standards. The Clinical RN practices the scope and standards of nursing care including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Clinical RN demonstrates scope and standards of professional performance including quality of professional practice, evaluation of practice, lifelong learning, collegiality, ethics, collaboration, clinical inquiry, resource utilization, and leadership.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All That We Do
Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement
Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship
Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
Standard Work Duties: Registered Nurse
Uses the standards of nursing practice and mutually problem solves with the patient, family, other healthcare providers, and the community, as appropriate, to develop a well-coordinated and collaborated plan of care to address the patient's needs.
Demonstrates a competent level of behavior in the professional registered nurse role, through engagement in caring relationships, modeling of caring factors and the promotion of optimal outcomes.
Assure zero preventable harm by demonstrating keen attention to all patient safety and quality practices including but not limited to hand hygiene, intentional hourly rounding, pro-active toileting, clutter-free, healing environment.
Establish self-caring practices through demonstrating personal safety practices and engaging in continuous learning to advance one's professional practice.
Exhibits commitment to the vision, core purpose/mission and goals of LRH, modeling the Quality-Caring Model concepts by initiating, cultivating, and sustaining caring relationships with patients and families, other nurses and other members of the healthcare team.
Demonstrate ethical practice by maintaining patient confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that appreciates the unique meanings of patients, families, and the community.
Fosters a spirit of clinical inquiry through integration of the Quality-Caring Model with specific evidenced based nursing interventions, to positively influence health outcomes. Uses the best available evidence, including research findings, to guide practice decisions and continually question and evaluate practice. Participate in activities to support clinical inquiry as appropriate to the nurse's skills, knowledge and experience.
Appropriately utilizes resources by maintaining an open, flexible approach and considering factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact in planning and delivering nursing services.
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of students, peers, and other healthcare providers as colleagues. Use caring relationship to enhance the healthy work environment by working with others in a way that promotes mutual respect and meaningful recognition of each person's contribution.
Demonstrates leadership qualities that influence and guide fellow team members to maximize the potential of the team as a whole and promote a culture of peer to peer accountability. Contribute to the professional practice environment through participation on committees, councils, administrative teams and in professional organizations as appropriate to the nurse's skills, knowledge, and experience.
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
Demonstrate nursing practice of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Demonstrate relationship-centered care to deliver a well communicated and collaborative plan of care utilizes the core concepts of the Quality-Caring Model.
Clinical Registered Nurse Department/Division Specific Competency Addendum attached here.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Associate Degree
Nonessential:
Bachelor Degree
Essential:
Nursing: If hired after 2013, must obtain Bachelor degree in Nursing within 3 years of employment date.
Nonessential:
Nursing
Essential:
Basic Life Support
Registered Nurse
Other information:
Licenses Essential: Current license as Registered Nurse in Florida. Certifications Essential: BLS
Certifications Preferred: Certification in Specialty of Nursing
$62k-117k yearly est. 4d ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist (PRN) - Lab-Microbiology
Lakeland Regional Health-Florida 4.5
Lakeland, FL job
Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 892 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.
As needed. Based on availability and the needs of the department.
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: PRN
Shift: Flexible Hours and/or Flexible Schedule
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay: $41.07/hr
Position Summary
Responsible for working within the scope of laboratory policies and procedures to provide specimen processing, test performance and result reporting. Performs test procedures authorized by the Medical Laboratory Director; with the degree of skill commensurate with individual education, training, experience and technical abilities. Insure that all laboratory testing is performed according to established protocols or procedures. Exercise professional judgment in evaluation and assessment of test performance, sample integrity, result accuracy and validity. Follows all safety practices and maintains ongoing competency to ensure high quality testing services. He/she also supports professional development.
Position Responsibilities
Standard Work Duties: Medical Technologist (PRN)
Participates in day-to-day operations in the laboratory to facilitate workflow, maximize output, and decrease turnaround times
Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient results
Utilizes job knowledge, judgment, and problem solving skills to ensure specimen quality
Operates, troubleshoots, and takes appropriate action when needed on all test systems
Identifies issues that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and takes appropriate action including supervisory notification if indicated
Participates in laboratory quality assurance programs including proficiency testing
Follows established safety and biohazard procedures and standard precautions at all times. Disposes of biohazard waste following laboratory protocols (Laboratory Safety Manual and Chemical Hygiene Plan)
Monitor quality control of laboratory instruments and test assays. Communicate with supervisor as needed. Responsible for routine preventive maintenance, minor repair, and troubleshooting of instruments
Supports professional development by assisting with training and/or competency assessments for coworkers, new employees, and students.
Ensures exceptional customer service is provided through prompt follow-up to requests for information via telephone or computer
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
Excellent skills in communication and conflict resolution. Knowledge of chemical, biological, and mathematical principles, and of laboratory instrumentation, method principles and techniques
Basic computing skills with ability to operate equipment typically used in the clinical laboratory. This includes equipment for manual procedures that may be needed to perform tests requested
Ability to collect and analyze data using statistical methods, which may be under time constraints and crisis situations
Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and work cooperatively with others
Nonessential:
Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
Bachelor Degree
Essential:
Degree as Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) or equivalent with laboratory internship as required by CLIA '88 and State of Florida qualifications for licensure
Essential:
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Other information:
Licenses Essential: Maintain an active status for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist under the rules of Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel (Department of Health/Division of Medical Quality Assurance) for the disciplines of practice that are performed. Completes required continuing education credits to maintain licensure.
Certifications Preferred: National Registry (ASCP, etc.) at a Technologist level or higher
Experience Essential: Completion of an approved MLS program
Experience Preferred: Three to five years of experience in professional/technical role or other work appropriate to the team.
(If STEP or PTD and normally scheduled to work less than 40 hrs/pay period, must have minimum of one year full time experience in acute care hospital.)