Medical Certification Program Manager
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Medical Certification Program Manager
Salary
$6,271.00 - $11,284.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
OS/PAW/213132
Department
LDH-Office of Secretary
Opening Date
09/19/2025
Closing Date
9/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/)
Step into a critical leadership role overseeing complex, state-level health certification programs that directly protect the well-being of hundreds of thousands of clients. As the expert in behavioral health and compliance, you'll manage a dynamic team, interpret evolving federal and state regulations, and ensure vital healthcare providers meet stringent standards-safeguarding millions in funding and the health of your community.
Preference may be given to applicants who hold a current Louisiana Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Minimum Qualifications
A current Louisiana license in a health services field, health regulation field, or social services field plus four years of experience as a licensed practitioner in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services; OR
A master's degree in a health services field, health regulation field, or a social services field plus three years of experience in hospital or nursing home administration, health services, health regulation, or social services.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=163950) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Oversees licensing and certification decisions for healthcare facilities and providers, including approval of corrective action plans and enforcement actions, to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Reviews and certifies compliance/noncomplianceto federal authorities following comprehensive document analysis, client interviews, and unannounced on-site inspections by field survey staff.
Manages and triages allegations of noncompliance,ensuring timely investigations are completed per federal protocols, and uses critical judgment to determine regulatory outcomes that can impact federal funding and client safety.
Develops and implements administrative policies and proceduresto align program operations with LDH goals and federal guidelines, while providing regulatory guidance to healthcare providers and stakeholders.
Consults with healthcare facility administratorsto maintain regulatory compliance and accreditation, directly impacting access to funding, training programs, and essential healthcare workforce development in Louisiana.
Represents LDH at hearings, conferences, and official functions,serving as a liaison to legislative bodies, professional organizations, and other governmental agencies on programmatic and regulatory matters.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Secretary / Health Standards / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: Probationary, Promotional appointment
Cost Center: 3071040205
Position Number(s): 50689988
How To Apply:
No Civil Service testscore is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Patricia Walker
Patricia.Walker.DCFS@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
*** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the @type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\Retirement\System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Phone
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Website
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