Regional Vice President

Position will oversee multi-sites and multi-state dialysis clinics.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Directs and grows a dialysis business within a defined region through effective leadership and management of all aspects of customer service, quality patient care, marketing and responsible financial management.

Practices cost containment strategies, maintaining profitability and growth while ensuring compliance with applicable company and regulatory requirements.

Assists divisional management with the development, implementation and management of divisional and company initiatives and strategies.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Directs the dialysis operations of a defined region providing leadership and guidance regarding customer service, quality patient care, the marketing and financial management. 


* Interprets and implements company and divisional policies and procedures and directs and plans the activities of the assigned region to ensure continuing dialysis service program operations, to maximize returns on investments, and to increase productivity.


* Provides leadership, guidance and coaching for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce.

Ensures the provision of outstanding patient care whilst maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory and company requirements and standards.


* Interacts with all levels of the organization to manage the business.  Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers.  Has strong interaction with SVPs, Presidents and possibly with the CEO.


* Oversees the application and implementation of established policies and the control and effective utilization of physical and financial resources.

Responsible for profit and loss management of facilities and dialysis programs within the region including ensuring the optimal performance of facility operations to achieve or exceed budgets and key performance indicators.


* Supports all financial aspects of running the group.

Works closely with appropriate departments to increase the payor mix and retain commercial patients.

Ensures compliance with all local, state and national reimbursement practices, including government and commercial payors.


* Collaborates with pertinent division management to develop and implement a regional marketing plan to support regional growth and profitability including facility startups.


* Implements operational efficiency improvements which may include, but are not limited to, the standardization of systems, quality control, safety, site selection, facility design, and patient satisfaction.


* Oversees all logistics related to patient care from admission to discharge, including transient patients, in-center, home, and inpatient dialysis services.

Ensures the establishment of processes to enable timely completion of patient care plans and scheduling to maximize utilization of facility stations.


* Oversees the implementation of facility specific an...