Orthopaedic Navigator (RN, PT, OT) - Department Of Orthopedics

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Job Description:

The Orthopaedic Navigator serves as a patient advocate, liaison, and advisor/educator to guide patients throughout the continuum of care for their surgical experience beginning in the pre-operative phase up to a full year post-operatively to mitigate risks and promote positive outcomes. This position uses a consultative approach, building relationships with patients, families and the internal clinical team to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction and transitions through the continuum of care.

Minimum Requirements

• Education Baccalaureate degree in related Healthcare profession.
• Current clinical licensure required.

Experience

• 5-10 years providing direct orthopaedic care in related health care profession such as physical therapy or Nursing

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Current Connecticut licensed RN, PT, or OT
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Language Skills

• Excellent consultative, interpersonal and customer service skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Education Masters degree preferred
• Current clinical licensure required.

Experience

• Greater than five years of experience in Orthopaedic care profession.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Orthopaedic certification preferred for RNs
• Orthopaedic experience 5-10 years for PTs

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Highly effective communication skills: verbal, written, and public speaking.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with patients, family members, physicians, administration and staff.
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment within scope of practice. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
• Deep understanding of orthopaedic perioperative continuum of care, including best practices related to rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of clinical providers.
• Strong ability to identify problems, and develop and implement solutions to address risks and optimize care plan.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively cross-functionally with other teams and departments.
• Computer literate and database managing experience
• Ability to manage and organize multiple priorities.
• Able to work independently.
• Demonstrates professionalism, proactivity, and responsiveness to needs of patients, staff and physicians.

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