Center Director (Palo Alto, CA)

AMSURG • Palo Alto, CA

206d • $150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Waverley Surgery Center delivers exceptional, personalized patient care to same-day surgery patients. We offer a wide variety of outpatient procedures based on the latest evidence-based practices. Our center provides the optimal environment for accessible and affordable treatment and recovery. Our Palo Alto physicians and staff at Waverly Surgery Center are dedicated to making your brief stay with us a safe and positive experience. Waverley Surgery Center employs a dedicated team of healthcare professionals experienced in the latest state-of-the-art technology. We are confident that you will be pleased with the quality, cost and convenience of the services we provide. We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, and our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).

Requirements

• Associates and/or Bachelor's degree required from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree preferred.
• At least five (5) years of healthcare-management experience.
• At least one (1) year experience in an ASC.
• CPR certification and/or ACLS-PALS certification.
• Evidence of leadership qualities.
• Strong ethical and moral character references.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating and directing activities of the Center according to accepted standards.
• Responsible for the fiscal activities of the center.
• Works collaboratively with Nurse Manager, Clinical Director, or Charge Nurse to oversee the supervision and direction of nursing care and patient scheduling.
• Responsible for management of all aspects of personnel, education of personnel, and administrative duties.
• Works closely with the Governor's Board and center staff in coordinating patient and staff service functions.
• Monitors FTE utilization and makes recommendations to promote cost-effective man-hour practices.
• Oversees the comprehensive and informative orientation programs for new employees in all clinical areas.
• Directs and participates in Center committees, meetings, in-services, and activities.
• Provides input regarding short and long term goals of the Center.
• Ensures center is clean and facility is maintained per policy, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensures equipment is clean, disinfected, sterile, and operational at all times.
• Ensures continuing education for clinical staff members as needed.
• Monitors operational activities for effective and efficient management of daily operation.
• Manages performance of services provided by contracted providers.
• Prepares or delegates staffing schedules in accordance with vacations, holidays, daily personnel assignments and duties.
• Ensures staff are cross-trained to provide a productive and efficient work environment.
• Reviews daily time and attendance sheets and maintains attendance logs.
• Observes and evaluates the performance of all center personnel.
• Counsels center personnel and makes recommendations for salary adjustments, promotions, and/or terminations.
• Evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care.
• Analyzes data from quality assurance performance-improvement program and prepares reports and action plans.
• Serves in the role of Disaster Coordinator and works with applicable agencies.
• Maintains open line of communication with Medical Director, Anesthesia Director, and QAPI Chairman.
• Oversees medical staff/allied health credentialing program.
• Coordinates with Medical Director ongoing and event related Peer Review Processes.
• Remains current on applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Submits required reports on a timely basis.
• Develops, interprets, and implements policies, procedures, regulations, programs, and recommended practices.
• Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the center's adopted quality assessment, performance improvement program.
• Implements best practices and regulations adopted, to provide safety in the workplace.
• Monitors the Center's physical environment and initiates methods for maintaining safety, comfort, cleanliness, and efficiencies.
• Identifies need for new/different items, in regard to trends and center needs, within budget allowances.
• Assists with marketing plan in collaboration with management company and Governing Board.
• Monitors and analyzes monthly operating reports.
• Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Pay range for this position is between $150,000- $180,000/yr., based on experience and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree