The purpose of Infection Preventionist is to promote patient and staff safety through the identification of sources/risks for infection and developing strategies in the prevention of infections. The Infection Preventionist is responsible for assisting in the development of the Infection Prevention Program Plan and implementation of the Plan at the facility level. The Infection Preventionist implements the Infection Prevention Program Plan by collection, analysis and provision of actionable data regarding healthcare-associated infections to physicians, staff members, department directors/managers and senior management and the Infection Control Committee. The Infection Preventionist uses epidemiologic data to plan, implement, monitor and...

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for providing quality pharmaceutical care/services to patients and health care professionals at any ARH or affiliated unit as assigned.  Responsible for properly assessing patients’ pharmaceutical needs and providing pharmaceutical care.  Responsible for the accurate and proper compounding and dispensing of prescribed medications and solutions.  Responsible for the proper inventory and record keeping of medications.  Responsible for properly counseling patients/patients’ families, and appropriate health care professionals regarding drug therapy.

Conducts patient assessments to identify appropriate patients for potential admission into the system. Daily follow up with patients and their decision-makers in their account(s) for consistent clinical reassessment.  Responsible for managing the referrals and admissions that are generated through their assigned hospitals and territories.  Represents ARH Advanced Care, Inc. and their assigned hospital with professionalism and maintains positive relationships with the accounts within their territory. Designs and manages the marketing strategies for their assigned accounts. Identifies and contacts new and potential referral sources to grow their respective territory.  Conducts in-person educational...

The Community Health Coordinator is responsible for providing health screenings at community events and through our mobile clinic. This role focuses on delivering essential healthcare services to underserved populations in Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in promoting health education, preventing chronic conditions, and improving access to care in rural and remote communities.

A Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist develops customized treatment plans and implements personalized exercise and education programs for patients who have experienced angina, heart attack, bronchitis, asthma, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive disease and coronary bypass to improve breathing and quality of life and will monitor vital signs, lung function, and exercise tolerance, providing patient education on disease management, smoking cessation, and breathing techniques. The Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist will work closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including...

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for providing quality pharmaceutical care/services to patients and health care professionals at any ARH or affiliated unit as assigned.  Responsible for properly assessing patients’ pharmaceutical needs and providing pharmaceutical care.  Responsible for the accurate and proper compounding and dispensing of prescribed medications and solutions.  Responsible for the proper inventory and record keeping of medications.  Responsible for properly counseling patients/patients’ families, and appropriate health care professionals regarding drug therapy.

The Financial Counselor is responsible to provide financial assistance to patients with an inability to pay for services rendered.  The incumbent is also, responsible to complete payment arrangements for unpaid balances not covered at discharge.

The System Director of Sterile Processing provides enterprise-wide leadership, governance, and standardization for Sterile Processing Departments (SPD) across Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH). This role is responsible for the direction and leadership of system sterile processing operations, including oversight of sterile processing workflows, staff practices, and supporting infrastructure. Accountability includes ensuring safe, compliant, and highly reliable sterile processing practices across all facilities, aligned with ARH’s strategic goals and objectives. The System Director establishes, monitors, and advances system-wide goals and performance related to sterile processing, with accountability for operational, quality, safety, and performance...

The Peer Recovery Coach provides non-clinical services intended to aid patients in establishing recovery from high risk of dependent alcohol and drug use problems. The Peer Recovery Coach will work as part of the Emergency Department team/or designated area to provide peer support and motivation to encourage patients who are seeking treatment for alcohol or drug dependency and addiction issues. The Peer Recovery Coach will assist in completing referrals to treatment services and developing service plans to promote successful linkage to treatment services. Services will be provided in the Emergency Department/or designated area with appropriate follow-up.

The Patient Care Technician assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.  The Patient Care Technician through communication, requisitioning, and management of supplies and equipment, compliments the activities of the nursing staff, patients, physicians, other hospital...

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for providing quality pharmaceutical care/services to patients and health care professionals at any ARH or affiliated unit as assigned.  Responsible for properly assessing patients’ pharmaceutical needs and providing pharmaceutical care.  Responsible for the accurate and proper compounding and dispensing of prescribed medications and solutions.  Responsible for the proper inventory and record keeping of medications.  Responsible for properly counseling patients/patients’ families, and appropriate health care professionals regarding drug therapy.

The Primary Therapist provides quality and organized psychotherapy for identified clients and families, with special emphasis on treatment and discharge planning needs.  The Primary Therapist maintains accurate and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant regulations and standards regarding the provision of services and of the implementation of treatment and discharge planning. They demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of performance.

The Care Coordinator will work with other medical professionals to provide the best healthcare possible to patients. This coordinated, team-based care will be provided to individuals through effective partnerships with patients, caregivers, families, community resources, and their physician with the Care Coordinator serving as the primary contact point, advocate, and resource.  The Care Coordinator will work in collaboration and continuous partnership with the patient to ensure that the patient understands every aspect of their care and will promote adherence to a care plan developed in coordination with the patient, primary care provider, and family / caregivers. The Care Coordinator will connect patient to relevant community resources with the goal of...

The Rotating Pharmacist is responsible for providing quality pharmaceutical care/services to patients and health care professionals at any ARH or affiliated unit as assigned.

To perform case management and other discharge planning needs for transition of individuals from the acute care of hospitalization into the community. This position also works to insure continuity of care between in- patient and out-patient levels of care, including placement allocation, resource management, and arranging on- going treatment needs.