Dialysis Regional Director

SUMMARY

The Regional Director is responsible for overseeing the operation of dialysis clinics in an assigned geographic region.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

GROWTH

· 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.

OUTCOMES

· 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.

OPERATIONAL

READINESS

· 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.

PARTNERSHIPS

PARTNERSHIPS

(cont.)

· 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.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION

· 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.