Position Summary

Facilitates and assists patients through the healthcare continuum by being a resource for all aspects of the patient experience for orthopedic, neurosurgical and bariatric patients. This role includes providing education and support to patients, family, staff and caregivers. The goals of this position include improving patient care and flow, eliminating barriers and improving the overall patient experience by connecting the patient and family with appropriate resources and services. Establishes navigator relationship with patients from referral, through surgery, to post-op, to discharge.

Coordinates referrals from physicians and health care facilities for orthopedic, neurosurgical and bariatric patients; provides a significant level of patient education related to their elective procedure and planned treatment; develops patient care pathways and educational seminars; ensures all pre-surgical requirements are completed as scheduled.

Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.