We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive salary
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- 403 b
- And more
Community LIFE is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Community LIFE
HR Office
2400 Ardmore Blvd., Suite 700
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Education Coordinator
Geriatric Physician
Life Enhancement Aide
Life Enhancement Care Coordinator
Nurse Manager
Program Assistant/Home Health Aide
Quality Analyst
Registered Dietician
Registered Nurse/Home Care Coordinator
Wellness Assistant/Home Health Aide
Unit Secretary
Van Driver
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| Job Title: |
Education Coordinator |
| Department: |
Nursing |
| Schedule: |
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or as needed. Frequent travel between centers is required. Occasional out of town travel may be necessary. |
Summary of Job Duties:
The Education Coordinator is responsible for administering, organizing and conducting company training programs for clinical staff to meet program needs and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the Education Coordinator will be responsible for participant and caregiver health and wellness education.
Required Education & Experience:
Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school. At least five years of experience working with a frail, elderly population. Experience with Interdisciplinary Team care management and principles of managed care are required. Experience with data collection and reporting and general knowledge of the health delivery system is required. One year of related experience teaching patients and other health care workers.
Required Skills:
- Comfortable communication with all levels of management, employees, participants, and caregivers
- Skill in the application of current nursing procedures and techniques of patient care
- Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven presentation and facilitation skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office to include Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
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| Job Title: |
Geriatric Physician |
| Department: |
Social Services |
| Schedule: |
Full-time |
Summary of Job Duties:
A full-time physician is sought for Community LIFE, a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in the Pittsburgh region. The Geriatrician is responsible for managing the medical conditions of its frail, elderly members, and oversight of their use of medical specialists and inpatient care. The physician is also a member of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), including registered nurse, social worker, registered dietician, physical and occupational therapists, recreation therapist, and personal care aides and other staff members. The IDT continually assesses each patient, then develops and provides a comprehensive (social, medical, spiritual) plan of care. The position requires an individual with a demonstrable grasp of preventive and palliative care, who can confidently lead and explain medical decision-making, while being a fair and helpful member of a larger group addressing a patient’s problems in a holistic manner.
Minimum Requirements:
- MD Degree from an accredited university
- Pennsylvania Licensure and DEA registration.
- Board Certified in Geriatric, Internal or Family Medicine
- Certificate of added qualification in Geriatric Medicine or extensive experience in the care of a chronically ill, frail, elderly population.
- Minimum of one year of experience with a frail, elderly population, two-three years as a working physician total. Experience with an interdisciplinary team approach and in managed care settings preferred.
Required Skills:
- Assessment of geriatric patients
- Knowledgeable of the physical, mental, and social needs of frail, older adults
- Ability to communicate effectively, respectfully, and compassionately with the participant, family members, and the Interdisciplinary Team
- Positive Team behaviors – active listening, respect, responsibility, cooperation
- Professional documentation skills in keeping with standards of practice
- Experience with electronic medical records or at least use of Windows and typing helpful to completion of medical record documentation
Interested candidates should send an expression of interest and current CV to:
Human Resources - Attn: N. Spiri
Community LIFE
2400 Ardmore Blvd, Suite 700
PIttsburgh, PA 15221
Or, e-mail: spirin@upmc.edu
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| Job Title: |
Life Enhancement Aide |
| Department: |
Marketing |
| Schedule: |
Full Time - Hours to be determined by schedule |
Summary of Job Duties:
The Life Enhancement aide will function primarily as a home health aide by providing hands-on assistance to seniors at an
independent living community. The person will also provide transportation (a company vehicle will be provided) to and from
appointments, light housekeeping, meal preparation and perform other duties that are requested by residents from a range of
services offered through the Life Enhancement program.
NOTE: The Life Enhancement program is separate from our PACE program. This position will report to the Marketing department and
will provide services to customers in independent living communities. Please contact Human Resources if you have further
questions.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience:
At least one year of experience working in assisted living or independent living communities highly desirable.
Required Skills:
- Competent in providing activities of daily living care
- Discretion, tact, patience, and good judgment
- Empathetic and compassionate attitude in caring for the elderly
- Ability to understand and carry out non-technical verbal and written directions, record messages, and keep records
- Physical and emotional ability to carry out assigned tasks
- Routine work involving the personal care and program activities of participants
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| Job Title: |
Life Enhancement Care Coordinator |
| Department: |
Home Care |
| Schedule: |
Full Time - Hours to be determined by schedule - Weekends Required |
Summary of Job Duties:
The Life Enhancement Care Coordinator (LECC) is primarily responsible for building relationships, scheduling appointments and providing
hands-on activities of daily living services to seniors at an independent living community. In addition, this individual will promote and
market the services to the residents of the building. The LECC will also maintain records for billing and coordinate the services as
necessary.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience:
At least one year of experience working in assisted living or independent living communities highly desirable.
Required Skills:
- Discretion, tact, patience, and good judgment.
- Empathetic and compassionate attitude in caring for the elderly
- Ability to understand and carry out non-technical verbal and written directions, record messages, and keep records
- Ability to get along well with others and gain the cooperation of the participants
- Physical and emotional ability to carry out assigned tasks
- Routine work involving the personal care and program activities of participants
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| Job Title: |
Nurse Manager |
| Department: |
Wilkinsburg |
| Schedule: |
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with flexibility to be on-call |
Summary of Job Duties:
This is a highly visible, hands on position responsible for the supervision of daily operations at the assigned Community LIFE
Clinic. Functions supervised include but are not limited to: assigned staff; nursing care; medication management; compliance;
safety; patient scheduling; maintenance of proper medical records; supply management; and reporting and monitoring of
clinical/quality data. The nurse manager coordinates the clinic services with the Primary Care Physician, Interdisciplinary
Team (IDT), home care scheduler, Home Care Coordinator, RN Case Manager, pharmacy, laboratory, or other providers/vendors
involved in the delivery of primary care/outpatient services to LIFE enrollees. As a member of the Interdisciplinary team the
Nurse Manager also will assist with the development of policies and procedures, strategic and quality plans as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with at least one to two years experience in a health facility or community
based setting, preferably dealing with long term care clients and/or the frail elderly. One to two years of supervisory
experience, clinical setting is preferred.
Required Certifications and Licensure:
Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with at least one to two years experience in a health facility or community
based setting, preferably dealing with long term care clients and/or the frail elderly. One to two years of supervisory
experience, clinical setting is preferred.
Required Skills:
- Organizational skills
- Excellent clinical and assessment skills
- Thorough knowledge of geriatric nursing practice
- Skill in the application of current nursing procedures and techniques of patient care
- Ability to plan and coordinate nursing care for individuals, families and groups.
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to supervise others in a direct, firm and understanding way
- Ability to accept and utilize guidance
- Ability to perform duties in accordance with ANA Code for Professional Nurses
- Acceptable physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position
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| Job Title: |
Program Assistant/Home Health Aides (Full-Time) |
| Department: |
Day Center/Home Care |
| FLSA Status: |
Non-Exempt |
Summary of Job Duties:
The Program Assistant/Home Health Aide is responsible for providing assistance to frail elderly participants with
activities of daily living, recreational activities and performing personal care services as needed in the Day Center and in their place of residence. Overtime may be required on an as needed basis to fill homecare assignments.
Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience:
One or more years of experience working with a frail elderly population is required. Experience as a personal care
aide, home health aide or nursing assistant is desirable.
Required Skills:
- Discretion, tact, patience, and good judgment.
- Empathetic and compassionate attitude in caring for the elderly.
- Ability to understand and carry out non-technical verbal and written directions, record messages, and keep
records.
- Ability to get along well with others and gain the cooperation of the participants.
- Physical and emotional ability to carry out assigned tasks.
- Routine work involving the personal care and program activities of participants.
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| Job Title: |
Quality Analyst |
| Department: |
Administration |
| Location: |
Forest Hills |
Summary of Job Duties:
Provides analysis of clinical and utilization data in a meaningful format which clearly demonstrates comparison to benchmarks, trends, root
cause , and measurable improvement; written quality plans and summary reports for management, regulators, and network providers; technical
consultation and assistance to process improvement teams; and documentation of quality improvement activities and results. Maintains current
knowledge of PACE and health care industry quality metrics and participates in management or planning activities related to improving the
quality and efficiency of services.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in healthcare administration or related field is preferred. Bachelor’s degree plus relevant experience may be considered.
Related work in managed health care/health insurance, public or private agency focused on health care cost and quality, or a health care
provider with robust quality management system. Ability to analyze, compile, and report and present data in a meaningful way, accuracy.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills, Microsoft office use including proficient use of Power Point, Excel, Word, understanding
of Access), knowledge of quality improvement theory and tools, ability to prioritize work and follow direction with limited guidance.
Additional Skills:
- Team participation and leadership skills; effective listening and conflict resolution skills.
- The ability to develop rapport and communicate throughout all levels of the organization.
- Adaptable to changing requirements and organization growth.
- Acceptable physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
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Registered Dietician - Contracted |
| Location: |
Homestead/East End area |
| Schedule: |
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Summary of Job Duties:
The Registered Dietician is responsible for individual nutrition assessment and care planning in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), individual and group education and counseling and oversight of the health and safety aspects of food service provided at Community LIFE adult day health centers. The Registered Dietician must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan care for and provide service to frail elders according to assigned responsibilities and Community LIFE standards.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nutrition or dietetics with one year of experience as a dietician/nutritionist working with the frail elderly population either in a hospital or nursing home setting.
Required Certifications and Licensure:
Current American Dietetics Association registration and PA licensure
Additional Skills:
- General clinical knowledge plus knowledge of nutritional supplements, diabetes education, and renal diets
- Knowledge of principles of counseling and education
- Sufficient understanding of windows-based computer applications to learn and use the electronic medical record and organize one’s schedule and required reports
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| Job Title: |
Registered Nurse/Home Care Coordinator (Full-Time) |
| Department: |
Clinic |
| Schedule: |
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mon-Fri and on call rotation. Occasional overtime may be necessary. |
Summary of Job Duties:
The Registered Nurse/Home Care Coordinator provides the technical, organizational and communication skills necessary to efficiently assess the need for, and coordinate the delivery of, home care and clinic services. The Registered Nurse/Home Care Coordinator must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan care for and provide service to frail elders according to assigned responsibilities and Community LIFE standards.
Required Education & Experience:
Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with at least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse working with a frail elderly population preferably in long term care, home health care or community health. Experience teaching patients and other health care workers preferred.
Required Certifications and Licensure:
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
Required Skills:
- Comprehensive knowledge of current nursing practice and theory
- Knowledge of the medical, social, and emotional needs of a frail, elderly population
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
- Must be able to work independently and to utilize critical decision making skills
- Working knowledge of utilization review, quality assurance and managed health care concepts
- Ability to delegate responsibility as well as accept supervision in an appropriate manner
- Ability to work with the interdisciplinary team approach to care for the elderly
- Working knowledge of local health care and geriatric service networks
- Basic working knowledge of Windows operating systems, e-mail, word processing
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| Job Title: |
Wellness Assistant / Home Health Aide (Full-Time) |
| Location: |
Wilkinsburg |
| Schedule: |
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Summary of Job Duties:
The Wellness Assistant/Home Health aide is responsible for carrying out individual and group wellness programming that will help Community LIFE participants maintain physical and cognitive functions. Programs are established, monitored and changed only by licensed therapists but implemented by the Wellness Assistant. In addition to the Wellness duties this person will provide care in the home to our participants.
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience:
One or more years of experience working with a frail elderly population is required. Experience as a personal care aide, home health aide or nursing assistant is desirable.
Required Skills:
- Discretion, tact, patience, and good judgment
- Empathetic and compassionate attitude in caring for the elderly
- Ability to understand and carry out non-technical verbal and written directions, record messages, and keep records
- Ability to get along well with others and gain the cooperation of the participants
- Physical and emotional ability to carry out assigned tasks
- Routine work involving the personal care and program activities of participants
- Valid PA driver’s license and use of a vehicle required
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| Job Title: |
Unit Secretary |
| Location: |
Wilkinsburg |
| Schedule: |
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday |
Summary of Job Duties:
The Unit Secretary is responsible for providing the primary clerical support services relating to Clinic and Medical Records. The Unit Secretary ensures that participants are seen by the medical consultants ordered by the Physician or Nurse Manager in a timely manner to ensure care needs are addressed, identified and followed up.
Required Education:
High School graduate or equivalent
Required Experience:
Minimum of one year of relevant experience in a health care environment. Formal Unit Secretary training preferred.
Required Skills:
- Ability to plan and organize effectively
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with participants, families and facility staff
- Ability to communicate effectively via telephone, verbally and in writing
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology, computer skills, diagnostic testing
- Ability to work independently and be self directed
- Good problem solving skills
- Must have a compassionate and empathetic attitude for frail older adults
- Ability to operate office equipment
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| Job Title: |
Van Driver |
| Department: |
Transportation |
| Schedule: |
Determined by transportation schedule |
Summary of Job Duties:
The Van Driver is primarily responsible for transporting program participants to and from the day center and their
residence, to outside appointments and activities, delivering DME, etc as requested by the Transportation
Supervisor.
Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience:
Previous transportation, DME and/or supply experience including experience transporting individuals with special
mobility needs or equivalent. Prior experience in the geriatric field helpful.
Required Skills:
- Knowledge of the area roads in the programs catchment area.
- Ability to read a road map.
- Ability to deal professionally and diplomatically with participants and other staff.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Be mentally alert and have the ability to effectively plan and organize assignments in the most efficient manner.
- Must be flexible, adaptable and able to function in stressful situations.
Required Certifications/Licensure:
Valid PA driver's license with a two-year history of no traffic violations. Ability to obtain a public passenger's license.
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