Dialysis Regional Director - Florida

U.S. Renal Care•Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

The Dialysis Regional Director position is for our Florida clinics. Candidates must reside in the state or be willing to relocate to be considered for the position. The Regional Director is responsible for overseeing the operation of dialysis clinics in an assigned geographic region.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years prior management experience of a multi-site health care provider or five (5) to ten (10) years of demonstrated excellence in managing a dialysis center as an Administrator.
Bachelor's degree in business or nursing is required. Combination of education, specialty certifications and experience in related area will be considered in lieu of degree.
Excellent leadership and coaching skills.
Strong public relations skills for dealing with physicians, vendors, hospital personnel, Managed Care Organizations, etc. are valuable.
Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all USRC applications required within 90 days of hire.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.