What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Environment Manager position at Holzer Health System?
Position Summary
The PE Manager is responsible for regulatory compliance related to the Physical Environment for all areas within Holzer Health System. This includes accreditation standards required by The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies.
Education, Work Experience and Licensure
Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health, Business Management, or closely related field required. Master’s Degree preferred.
Five years of experience with regulatory compliance in the areas of the Physical Environment, Emergency Management, or related clinical setting.
Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM) certification is required to be obtained within 2 years of hire date.
Experience in this field may waive the education requirements.
Knowledge and Skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including one-on-one and participation in meetings, presentations, and training sessions.
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to develop policies and procedures, reports, and general correspondence.
Thorough knowledge of the Joint Commission Standards/Requirements along with participation in TJC and other regulatory surveys.
Ability to coordinate action plans and monitor corrective actions.
Ability to collaborate with all employees and providers to improve the safety environment as defined by the Joint Commission Standards, as well as any relevant federal, state or local regulatory agency.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Serves as the Physical Environment resource for any Joint Commission Physical Environment Issues throughout the Health System. This includes surveillance, data collection, and assurance of compliance.
- Works with all Facility Managers to ensure Physical Environment Requirements.
- Coordinates and organizes all Physical Environment documentation throughout the facilities. This includes all vendor testing documentation and internal work orders.
- Conduct Physical Environment Audits at all locations and provide written reports to supervisors/managers in these areas.
- Provide quarterly reports of the Physical Environment compliance to the Safety Committee and the Accreditation Committee.
- Serves as an active member of the Accreditation Committee.
- Serves as an active member of the Safety Committee.
- Serves as Chair of the Physical Environment & Water Management Subcommittee providing written reports related to regulatory compliance.