Shriners Children's

Clinical Research

• Ensure oversight and compliance of system-wide and local SHC clinical research activities
• Provide support in accordance with SHC's policies and procedures, SHC's hospital regulations, the Code of Federal Regulation and Good Clinical Practice guidelines
• Recruit and consent SHC’s vulnerable pediatric subjects ethically
• Collect and safeguard research data and specimens
• Serve as primary liaison among research participants, local investigators, and study sponsors
• Ensure proper study conduct, subject safety, and the quality of data and data safeguards
• Maintain a contemporary knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements
• Coordinate system-wide and local project activities and collaborate with investigators, research leadership, study sponsors, and regulatory agencies
• Contribute to protocol development through implementation and report study results
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Clinical Research Coordinator II

Director

• Provide effective leadership to a multidisciplinary staff comprised of licensed therapists, assistants, and unlicensed auxiliary staff
• Direct, organize and evaluate clinical practice determining work-flow processes, tasks, and procedures to maximize efficiency, productivity, safety, and evidence-based best practice across service lines
• Project and meet appropriate staffing and scheduling needs while meeting regulatory requirements
• Set expectations, clinical competency and standards of practice
• Collaborate with staff, multidisciplinary team, and administration in the delivery of timely patient/family centered care
• Align department goals with strategic goals of the facility and SHC system
• Meet standards for accreditation and certifications (e.g. CARF, GAIT, Rehab Agency, CORF, ORF, and Joint Commission)
• Communicate with local leadership, medical staff, and headquarters regarding reports or proposed process changes
• Lead clinical practice activities and provide direct clinical patient care for discipline of origin as needed
• Lead program development and participate in special projects as assigned

Director, Rehabilitation

Chief of Staff

• Act as the primary administrative liaison between the Orthopedics department and the hospital’s executive leadership team, ensuring effective communication and alignment on organizational objectives
• Ensure that the Medical Staff is appropriately represented in meetings of the Board of Governors and assure Medical Staff involvement in Joint Conference committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Medical Staff meetings, and other hospital and committee board meetings
• Ensure the Board of Governors is adequately informed of medical staff issues and activities
• Collaborate with local medical staff and other Chiefs of Staff to develop Medical Staff Bylaws and suggest appropriate changes and revisions for approval by the Join Boards
• Support and implement, as appropriate, hospital regulations and policies as established by the Joint Boards and local Board of Governors
• Build, support, and grow relationships with sponsoring Shrine Temples and the medical staff
• Work to develop and maintain relationships within the wider medical community (local, regional, national, and international)
• Manage physician workforce activities, including recruitment, credentialing, training, performance evaluations, and professional development
• Work with hospital administration and Headquarters to develop and manage departmental budget, contracts, and operational expenditures, ensuring the effective use of resources
• Oversee daily operations of the orthopedics department, including clinical scheduling, patient flow, staffing, and resource allocation
• Represent the orthopedics department on hospital committees and task forces, advocating on behalf of departmental interests and contributing to hospital-wide initiatives
• Ensure processes are in place to achieve timely and accurate completion of medical records in a manner that supports efficient, quality clinical care, research, and compliance with meaningful use
• Support the orthopedics department in developing and implementing strategic plans for the Department, including growth initiatives, quality improvement, and clinical outcomes tracking
• Lead and monitor quality improvement initiatives within the department, focusing on enhancing patient care, safety, and outcomes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including surgeons, nurses, therapists, social workers, and support staff to ensure optimal, coordinated patient care
• Oversee the implementation and adherence to clinical protocols, guidelines, and best practices, ensuring evidence-based practices are incorporated into patient care
• Promote research within the orthopedics department, supporting faculty and staff in their academic and scholarly pursuits
• Supervise and support ongoing education and training programs for staff, including resident and fellow education, continuing medical education (CME), and interdisciplinary team development
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and hospital-specific policies, including HIPAA, patient safety, and ethical standards
• Address patient or family concerns regarding treatment and care, facilitating resolution through appropriate channels
• Demonstrate quality and competency in the performance of surgical specialty
• Modulate personal surgical activity in order to provide adequate leadership for the hospital’s overall goals

Clinical Research Coordinator II

Director, Rehabilitation

Chief of Staff, Orthopedics