The Clinical Specialist is responsible for positively impacting regulatory standards and clinical outcomes of clinics in an assigned geographic region. The CS is also responsible for the training of new employees and current clinical staff. The CS will also be responsible for conducting in-services and review classes, ensuring that the clinics have properly trained staff that meet regulatory standards and provide quality patient care. The CS reports directly to the next level of clinical management which may be the Director of Clinical Operations or Vice President of Clinical Operations/Services, depending on the region/demographics or responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

• Responsible for overseeing overall clinical operation of assigned clinics from regulatory and growth perspective in accordance with Company goals.
• Assist in clinical operational development and transition of new or acquired clinic(s) as needed or requested.
• Assist with developing, implementing and monitoring of quality of care processes for program regulatory compliance in accordance with Company goals.
• Ensure clinical processes in assigned USRC facilities are maintained in accordance to company policy and federal, state and local regulations.
• Knowledge of and remain current with federal, state, local laws and regulations.
• Assure that assigned clinics are in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and receive continuing certification from all statutory and regulatory agencies by conducting internal clinical reviews.
• Assure compliance with required Governing Body meetings, monthly CQI meetings and care plan conferences and assures documentation of such through recorded minutes.
• Evaluate patient care data to ensure that care is provided in accordance with clinical guidelines and organizational performance standards.
• Understand, lead and promote the Company's mission and philosophy relating to ethics, integrity, safety, corporate responsibility and objectives.
• Communicate with clinical operations management and regional management on a consistent basis regarding the status of each clinic in the region.
• Ensure all clinical staff meet required qualifications for position held and perform duties within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy/procedures, health care professionals practice acts, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Orient and mentor Administrators in the QAPI process, outcomes, education programs and operational readiness in accordance with USRC practices.