What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Manager position at Lincare?
This employee is responsible for the operation of a district. The position requires extensive travel and working independently with minimum direction to obtain final results.
Job Responsibilities:
- Has P&L responsibility for several centers and typically operational responsibility for one center
- This responsibility includes the interviewing, hiring, training, and supervision of quality center managers
- Develops and submits to a regional vice president a business plan that includes sales forecasts, expense budgets, capital budgets, general business plans, salary budget, and manpower projections
- Responsible for asset management, inventories, fixed investment, and rolling stock
- Provides a safe working environment for all employees in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws
- Ensures that area of responsibility is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations dealing with DOT, FDA, EEO, OSHA, and other agencies
- Maintains a working knowledge of Medicare regulations and reimbursement understanding, including government and private payer
- Maintains knowledge of the respiratory market and provides updated information to regional vice resident regarding activities of competition and availability of potential acquisitions within their business area
- Administers an approved salary budget in a timely and effective manner
- Ensures that locations maintain necessary policies, procedures, and records to be in compliance with accreditation requirements
Qualifications:
- Requires more than a casual knowledge of accounting and finance
- Sales background essential, with respiratory experience a plus
- Human relations skills critical because the position requires dealing extensively with regulatory personnel, referral sources, and corporate personnel
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of five years of experience with Lincare or industry similar to Lincare
- BS Degree or equivalent
- Experience in dealing with regulatory agencies (FDA, DOT, etc.)