Dialysis Regional Director - Florida

GROWTH

· Responsible for overseeing overall operation of assigned clinics from a fiscal, clinical, technical, regulatory, personnel, business management and growth perspective in accordance with Company goals.

· Organizes and coordinates all denovo new center development from identifying the opportunity through construction to center opening and licensure.

· Oversees patient admission and retention.

· Works with Administrators on developing optimal staffing and patient schedules.

· Works with Administrators toward the achievement of monthly, quarterly and annual projections based on financial and management objectives.

· Responsible for achieving financial targets to include budget, labor costs, supply costs and expenditures at assigned clinics.

OUTCOMES

· Reviews all incident reports; makes recommendations and takes action relative to incidents as appropriate.

· Works with Administrators to maintain chronological, thorough, and appropriate documentation in the patient record of all treatments, activities, and communication with the patient, physician and other healthcare professionals.

· Achieves program target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals at assigned clinics.

OPERATIONAL

READINESS

· Knowledge of and remains current with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.

· Assures that assigned clinics are in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and receive continuing certification from all statutory and regulatory agencies.

· Works with Administrators to ensure compliance with all Company standards, guidelines, rules, policies and procedures.

· Assists Administrators with necessary Corrective Action Plan development, implementation and follow through as required for internal and external surveys.

· Follows up on any/all deficiencies for all audits done internally (corporate) or externally (CMS & TDH).

· Assures compliance with required Governing Body meetings, monthly CQI meetings and care plan conferences and assures documentation of such through recorded minutes.

PARTNERSHIPS

PARTNERSHIPS

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· Understands, leads and promotes the Company's mission, vision, values and philosophy relating to ethics, integrity, safety, corporate responsibility and objectives.

· Communicates with regional management on a consistent basis regarding the status of each clinic in the region.

· Develops physician and referral source relationships and oversees local marketing efforts.

· Acts as liaison with Medical Directors and physicians to coordinate quality patient care.

· Regularly communicates financial performance and capital expenditures with Joint Venture Partners.

· Maintains a positive/collaborative relationship with physicians, area hospital agencies and the community.

· Implements and monitors appropriate contractual agreements/arrangements with collaborating agencies.

· Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

· Partner with RVP/VPO to prepare for JV meetings.

· Respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION

· Ensure all staff meet required qualifications for position held and perform duties within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy/procedures, health care professionals practice acts, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

· Responsible for professional development of each Administrator in assigned clinics, as well as succession planning.

· Supervises the hiring of facility staff as needed in collaboration with Administrators and Human Resources Department.

· Maintain effective personnel management and employee relations, including evaluating the performance of personnel; approving and submitting time worked and counseling and disciplining employees.

· Uphold management goals of corporation by leading staff in team concepts and promoting a team effort; perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.

· Effectively communicates expectations; accepts accountability and holds others accountable for performance.