(Archived) Regional Director - Home Therapies

Director, Home Therapies - West Area

The Home Therapies Regional Director is responsible for partnering with Divisional Presidents and Regional Vice Presidents to develop Home Growth strategies and achieve clinical and financial targets for Home Programs in assigned geographic region.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

• Develops a growth strategic plan for the Region and each market therein to achieve growth targets and financial goals. Provides oversight to implement plan.
• Be the subject-matter expert of Home within the region and coach RVPs/Administrators on all things Home. Work in partnership with RVPs to oversee Home operations of assigned clinics/home programs from a fiscal, clinical, technical, regulatory, personnel, business management and growth perspective in accordance with Company goals.
• Achieves program target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals at assigned clinics/home programs.
• Ensures assigned programs achieve clinical and financial targets. Identify opportunities to drive systematic changes in region to aid in achievement of targets.
• Works with Administrators to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws; continuing certification from all statutory and regulatory agencies; and Company standards, guidelines, rules, policies and procedures.
• Assures compliance with required Governing Body meetings, monthly QAPI meetings and care plan conferences and assures documentation of such through recorded minutes.
• In partnership with RVPs, develops physician and referral source relationships and oversees local marketing efforts. Maintains a positive/collaborative relationship with physicians, area hospital agencies and the community.
• Acts as the Home subject matter expert with Medical Directors and physicians to coordinate quality patient care.
• Implements and monitors appropriate contractual agreements/arrangements with collaborating agencies.
• Participates in corporate committees or task forces as requested.
• Respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.
• Responsible for on-going development of Home RNs, in collaboration with Administrators, Home Directors responsible for development of Home Therapies knowledge.
• 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.
• Effectively communicates expectations; accepts accountability and holds others accountable for performance.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements include:

• 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 program as an Administrator.
• Bachelors 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, and Outlook); proficiency in all USRC applications required within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills are required.