Data Scientist

Hospice Of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI, United States

13 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

3 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

pm.healthcaresource.com

Tech stack

Data Analysis Data Governance Data Visualization Relational Databases Database Queries Python (Programming Language) Power BI Tableau (Software) EHR Systems Information Technology Health Level Seven International Tools for Reporting

Job description

Designs, builds, validates, and maintains statistical and predictive models (e.g., length-of-stay estimation, census forecasting, utilization and staffing patterns, patient/family satisfaction drivers, and other clinical or operational outcomes) to support organizational planning and decision-making.
Analyzes patient census, referral patterns, level-of-care utilization, and staffing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Partners with clinical leadership, quality improvement, and compliance teams to translate data into actionable insights that improve patient care and staff workload management.
Develops and maintains dashboards and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar) for internal stakeholders and the Board of Directors.
Supports regulatory and quality reporting requirements, including CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) measures, CAHPS Hospice Survey data, and other compliance-related analytics.
Collaborates with technology, analytics, and operational teams to translate validated models and analytical insights into scalable decision-support tools, applications, and data products for internal and external use.
Ensures rigorous data governance, privacy, and security practices in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policy.
Conducts statistical analyses to evaluate program effectiveness, grant outcomes, and community impact for funders and donors.
Collaborates with IT/EHR teams to improve data quality, integrity, and integration across clinical and administrative systems.
Presents findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including clinicians, executives, and board members.
Respects and maintains appropriate confidentiality of all information that may be accessible through information technology systems.
Actively participates in internal and external education, training, in-services, and other activities to promote personal and professional growth.
Adjusts to changes in workload and schedules based on changing departmental and organizational priorities.[DEL: :DEL]
Adheres to organizational Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, protocols and processes and all regulatory and legal requirements.
Adheres to the NorthStar standards to care for every person, every time, 100% of the time., This position is responsible for the analysis, modeling, and reporting of clinical, operational, financial, and administrative data to support patient care, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and organizational decision-making across the organization. Core functions include developing statistical and predictive models related to patient census, length of stay, utilization, staffing, and other organizational needs; maintaining dashboards and reporting tools for clinical and executive leadership; and supporting CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) submissions and other regulatory requirements. The role serves as a liaison between the analytics function and clinical/operational teams, translating data findings into actionable recommendations for care delivery, staffing, and program planning. Given the sensitivity of the patient population served, this position requires strict adherence to data privacy standards and a consistently thoughtful approach to the

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Public Health, Biostatistics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Three (3) or more years of experience in data analysis, statistics, or data science, ideally in healthcare, nonprofit, or social services settings.
Proficiency in a statistical/programming language such as Python or R required.
Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases required.
Experience building dashboards/data visualizations (Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
Familiarity with healthcare data standards and regulatory frameworks (HIPAA required; CMS hospice reporting a plus) required.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations.
Experience with EHR systems commonly used in hospice/palliative care (e.g., MatrixCare, Homecare Homebase, WellSky) preferred.
Knowledge of survival analysis, time-to-event modeling, or other relevant statistical methods preferred.
Experience supporting grant reporting or outcomes measurement in a nonprofit environment preferred.
Familiarity with CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP), HOPE assessment data, CAHPS Hospice Survey data, and related hospice quality measures preferred.
May occasionally be required to perform work outside of normal business hours based on project, operational, or organizational needs.
The physical and sensory demands of the position include vision, effective speech, and hearing for extensive telephone contact; repetitive motion; driving or riding in a motor vehicle; standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and stretching; and lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds unassisted.
Maintains access to reliable personal transportation for intrastate travel as needed.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.