Regional Vice President

Acadian Ambulance•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Acadian Ambulance Service, one of the nation's most respected medical transportation agencies, is currently searching for a Regional Vice President to lead our Louisiana East ground ambulance operations. The Regional Vice President is responsible for growing revenue and EBITDA through leading effective demand and supply strategies that ensure quality patient care, operational efficiency, proper staffing levels, motivation and development of employees, and healthy relationships with customers and clients.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role with increasing responsibility and proven success
Strong business and financial acumen
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the ambulance industry, including operational knowledge, compliance, and regulatory requirements preferred
Undergraduate degree preferred; a combination of education and substantially equivalent experience may be substituted for the requirements stated herein
EMT or Paramedic certification preferred

Responsibilities

Grows revenue and EBITDA for the Louisiana East region by leading effective demand and supply strategies.
Provides strategic vision and oversight for assigned region
Actively engages in the strategic planning, SWOT, and leadership processes for the Ambulance Division
Facilitates the strategic planning process for the region
Prioritizes objectives and implements strategies to achieve regional and company targets
Collaborates with business development to identify, research, propose, and implement organic and acquired growth opportunities
Effectively communicates growth initiatives to regional leadership and field employees
Drives collaboration across the organization to identify needs and develop scalable solutions
Implements the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel to meet the goals and objectives of the region.
Monitors and measures the efficiency and effectiveness of processes and procedures that support the operational parameters of the ambulance division, including but not limited to staffing, unit hour utilization, safety scores, tickets/sentbacks, and other performance metrics
Reviews payroll and budget data to evaluate and maximize revenue/EBITDA while controlling expenses
Monitors and ensures proper resolution of inquiries and complaints
Leads, motivates, and influences employees to maximize the team’s efforts toward the achievement of region and division goals.
Builds/develops a well-balanced, high-performing leadership team
Ensures district leadership is developing junior leadership to reinforce bench strength
Regularly spends time in the field with frontline employees
Ensures timely and meaningful internal communications
Promotes quarterly welfare checks of staff
Ensures the district's mentorship program meets the needs of new employees
Promotes team welfare, including but not limited to morale building and team building initiatives, family events, employee physical and mental wellness, etc.
Ensures a safe and productive work environment
Completes performance evaluation(s) on direct reports
Collaborates with Ambulance President, Legal, and Human Resources on disciplinary/termination issues
Strategically manages external stakeholder partnerships.
Establishes and grows healthcare partnerships with area hospitals, health systems, nursing homes, and customers
Establishes, maintains, and develops political/governmental engagements to secure market share and support growth initiatives
Ensures a safe and productive work environment
Actively represents Acadian Ambulance in the community (i.e., attendance at public meetings, community events, and other marketing/public relations opportunities)
Completes other projects as assigned