Description

• Promote the highest standards of medical care, and foster a collaborative, professional environment within the hospital
• Work with the Practice Manager and Regional Support team to support the operational needs and financial goals of the hospital
• Attend and participate in the hospital leadership planning meetings with completion of goals within assigned time frames
• Attends current required Thrive Leadership and EQ courses within the first year of being Medical Director
• Organize and attend monthly Doctor meetings. Oversee Doctor scheduling
• Performance management of doctors, maintaining a regular cadence of one-on-one meetings to provide support, feedback, and coaching. Targeted coaching and mentorship of new graduates.
• Lead doctor recruiting efforts and ensure onboarding and integration of new doctors into the hospital
• Policy and protocol development with a focus on maintaining high standards of care in the hospital and optimizing workflow
• Ensure compliance with the Thrive Controlled Drug Policy, and state and federal controlled drug requirements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and recommendations with the support of the hospital safety committee
• Monitor and oversee Doctor KPIs and financial data to achieve budget performance and goals in collaboration with the practice manager
• Work to develop client relationships with the practice including handling complaint review and mitigation
• Maintain excellent relationships with referring veterinarians with outreach and communication

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an accredited university with a license to practice in the state of the hospital location
• Maintain DEA registration as required by the Controlled Substances Act
• Should have a minimum of 3 years of practice experience
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication skills. Must possess sound medical reasoning skills and strong medical ethics.