The Director oversees and establishes long range plans and service programming for cancer services and is responsible for business development for an integrated delivery system. Works closely with hospital, clinic and medical leadership, to achieve regulatory compliance and long range goals. Manages and facilitates research and development projects with outside vendors and companies. Directs and analyzes major equipment and capital purchases.
Essential Job Functions:
Develops and implements long-range goals that enhance services and support strong relational management with key stakeholders. Develops collaborative relationships with leadership, physicians, clinical, professional and support staff. Sets standards for operational performance for the division/department(s) and fiscal accountability. Develops and achieves annual financial targets and holds managers and employees accountable to budget targets.
Supports planning, implementation and monitoring of cancer services to meet Commission on Cancer/American College of Surgeons standards. Partners with physician leadership to develop processes to ensure the organization is following evidence based standards in all services and meeting all regulatory and medical staff requirements. Develops collaborative relationships with physicians, clinical, professional and support staff.
Recruits, develops, retains and leads a talented team of leadership and staff committed to accomplishing the goals of Altru Health System. Builds an environment of shared commitment to organizational goals and fosters an environment conducive to maximizing individual and collective productivity, emphasizing performance and collaboration. Conducts performance reviews, actively recognizes and rewards employees and takes appropriate actions when performance is not meeting expectations. Acts as a mentor and promotes professional growth of employees. Takes responsibility for personal growth and development and meets all system educational requirements.
Seeks out operational efficiency and involves employees and physicians in workforce redesign, as appropriate to better serve the patient, as well as create a workplace that all employees can function at their highest competency and productivity. Leads and participates in acquisition of new technologies to ensure the highest standard of care.
Maintains competency in all organizational, department and outside agency standards relevant to services provided and ensures compliance. Manages processes to ensure all regulatory standards are met as well as works to prevent potential legal risk to Altru Health System as appropriate. Accesses internal resources to assist in adhering to standards as well as ensures staff understands expectations.
Builds consensus with the Medical Staff, working in cooperation with Practice Managers, Department Chairs, and physicians on related strategy and program initiatives. Develops collaborative dyad partnership with Medical Director.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certifications
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Education:
• Required: Bachelors - Business- OR -Bachelors - Healthcare
Work Experience:
• Required: A minimum of 7 years Related Experience
