Clinical Practice Leader - Pulmonary Rehab

Overview

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinical Supervisor / Clinical Practice Leader to join and lead a dynamic, highly collaborative outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation team at the University Medical Center campus. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise with leadership, championing the delivery of exceptional, evidence-based care while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients striving to breathe easier and live their best lives.

The Clinical Supervisor will provide direct patient care while guiding daily clinic operations, evaluating current services, and driving quality improvement initiatives to meet the evolving needs of patients and the organization. The ideal candidate is a motivated clinician‑leader who demonstrates strong clinical skills, a supportive and collaborative leadership style, and a genuine passion for helping patients improve function, independence, and quality of life within an academic medical center.

• Assume responsibility and authority for the ongoing operation of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.
• Plan, organize and supervise the treatment of patients referred to Pulmonary Rehab and supervise the work of the professional and non‑professional staff and students to ensure patient needs are met.
• Develop, implement, and review program policies, guidelines, protocols, orders and procedures and review with Medical Director.
• Ensure that clinical practice is of high quality and is provided according to established standards; investigate and resolve problems encountered by patients, families, and other departmental customers.
• Oversee patient admission and initial intake and ensure the individualized treatment plan is implemented and coordinated among the interdisciplinary staff.
• Be familiar with payer coverage requirements and rules for optimizing reimbursement.
• Develop quality improvement efforts and measure patient satisfaction.
• Track program metrics and reports for referral volume, clinic visits and financial reports.
• Evaluate program effectiveness by developing and implementing ongoing quality improvement monitors; oversee collection and interpretation of outcomes data for program improvement and input into the AACVPR Pulmonary Rehab Registry.
• Communicate with Medical Director and Department of Rehab Therapies Director regarding program metrics, patient satisfaction, requests for capital equipment, untoward events, and special program needs.

On campus. Full‑time, 100%.

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa’s only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Mission:
Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

• Master’s degree in Nursing required. If Master’s is in a related field, Baccalaureate in Nursing required.

• Current CPR and ACLS certification.
• Current, valid license to practice nursing in Iowa.
• 3+ years of clinical nursing experience in cardiopulmonary nursing.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience with staff education and development.
• Experience with outcomes‑based practice and quality improvement.
• Leading change processes, including implementation of evidence‑based practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
• Team leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑starter and motivated; takes initiative.
• Proficiency in computer software applications.

• Role models professional and clinical practice.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills and ability to problem‑solve.
• Member/active participation in a professional organization pertaining to pulmonary rehabilitation, e.g., IACPR/AACVPR.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Clinical Practice Leader
• Appointment Type:
  Professional and Scientific
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Work Modality:
  On Campus
• Pay Level: 5B
• Starting Salary Minimum: $68,678.00
• Starting Salary Maximum: $

Please attach a resume and cover letter as part of the application process. Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

• Organization:
  Healthcare
• Contact Name:
  Matthew Hackler
• Contact Email: matthew-hackler