Dignity Health’s Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is nationally known for our holistic approach to medicine, and here, you are a part of a “golden thread” of compassionate care that connects staff and patients. While walking through the Healing Garden–with it’s intertwined pathways, garden areas and fountains–you’re reminded of our dedication to honoring the whole person. Embracing total well-being, then seeing patients and their loved ones respond positively, is personally rewarding to you.

Dignity Health is one of the largest healthcare systems in the West with over 40 hospitals in Arizona, California and Nevada. Mercy Gilbert is a modern, 212-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in the Phoenix area’s East Valley. We offer a full breadth of care, from emergency and cardiovascular to pediatric, orthopedic and diagnostic services. Since opening in June 2006, we have been named the “#1 Small-Sized Acute Care Hospital” by Arizona Business Magazine and the “#1 Healing Hospital in the Nation” by Baptist Healing Trust. We’ve also been named “Business of the Year” by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. You’re proud of these awards, but even more, you’re proud of the solace, serenity and reprieve you’re able to provide here.

Living in Phoenix’s relatively new suburb of Gilbert, Arizona, you treasure its old-world charm mixed with modern-day luxuries. This urban center has all the shopping, restaurants and culture your heart desires, with all the outdoor activities your spirit needs. There are nearby lakes for boating, wakeboarding and water skiing, while Flagstaff and Sunrise offer winter skiing and snowboarding. Arizona has four professional sports teams, and you’re a year-round fan. You look forward to all the activities, but then again, at the end of a busy day, taking a moment to relax poolside and reflect sounds good, too. The scenery, the climate and the culture present the perfect backdrop for your healing work at Mercy Gilbert.

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Job Summary

The Orthopedic Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, and maintenance of the care continuum for orthopedic patients The Orthopedic Program Coordinator provides, leadership for all aspects of the continuum of care beginning before surgery through one year postop; including Pre Admission Testing, Peri-op Services, Inpatient, and all other applicable entities within the Orthopedic Service Line related evidence-based practice for orthopedic patients. Assist with the planning, development, and implementation of program goals and operations. Coordinates and oversees the ongoing disease-specific certification process to continually care for the orthopedic patient population.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with recognized standards of care for TJC DSC application, intra-cycle review, and recertification, as well as, any changes in reporting parameters.
• Develops and implements short and long range goals and objectives to provide quality orthopedic services
• Develops partnership s with other healthcare providers, acting as a resource, and facilitator to enhance the program's market share
• Educates nursing and ancillary staff to best practices in the treatment of orthopedic patients.
• Participates in the care of orthopedic patients to maintain skills and identify barriers and needs 2.2 Participates in orthopedic rounds and team meetings
• Monitors trend variances in orthopedic care and actively seeks tactics to reduce length of stay, reduce cost per patient day, and improve patient outcomes in collaboration with the medical staff, nursing, administration, and other applicable departments. Facilitates the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical practice guidelines, clinical pathways, and standardized order sets
• Act as a resource internally and in the community regarding educating others about orthopedics.
• Improves the care of orthopedic patients through facilitation and coordination of preventative care programs
• Improves the care of orthopedic patients through facilitation and coordination of community education programs
• Ensures the appropriate patient education materials are developed, distributed, and documented
• Assists and recommends protocols and guidelines for best practice treatment of orthopedic patients across the continuum
• Facilitates in conjunction with the program's Medical Director and Orthopedic/Neuroscience Director, program meetings through the preparation of the agenda and minutes