Director, Respiratory, Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Services

The Director, Respiratory, Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Services is responsible for the operation of each area of responsibility. This includes financial, human resources, quality, regulatory compliance and leadership of each department.

Performance Responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities

Occupational Health

 Oversees Respiratory, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, EVS and security services at Seton Medical Center and Seton Medical Center Coastside.

 Ensures the delivery of safe, competent, cost effective, quality patient care by planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating service activities within the framework of the Quality Improvement Program.

 Ensures a safe, efficient, and effective working environment through the on-going development, implementation, maintenance, review, and analysis of work in order to meet the needs of patients, physicians, and staff.

 Develops, evaluates, revises and administers all policies, procedures and standards.

 Demonstrates competency as a clinical manager by planning, organizing and managing the personnel and resources in order to provide the highest quality of care with trained, professional and competent staff in the

most cost-effective and productive manner.

 Gathers, analyzes, evaluates and prepares information needs and trends regarding staffing, procedures, equipment, staff education and training toward the goals of quality improvement.

 Coordinate with physicians’ personnel and other resources to ensure quality service and outcomes.

 Responsible for management and development of clinical staff, functions, activities and case management development and implementation for all patients ensuring comprehensive care with appropriate staffing

levels.

Quality Management

 Assist with development of Performance Improvement Project in each area of responsibility. Assists in the review; analysis of results. Supports action plans developed from analysis.

 Prepares reports for Executives and the Board of Directors as needed.

Fiscal Accountability/Productivity

In collaboration with Managers and Supervisors

 Analyzes statistics and takes appropriate action as necessary.

 Implements cost containment measures when applicable.

 Implement revenue enhancement ideas.

 Demonstrates effective time management.

Regulatory Compliance

 Monitors compliance with all applicable external agency regulations.

 Ensures compliance with all personnel to safety standards, Hazardous Materials Management program, Standard Precautions and Infection Control.

Human Resource Management

 Demonstrates sound management and leadership principles.

 Promotes associate growth and development through effective use of resources.

 Uses effective interviewing skills to hire qualified and compassionate staff.

 Demonstrates awareness of and ability to apply knowledge of current developments in healthcare.

 Ensure Vincentian Values are reflected in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

 Participate in professional organizations and activities.

Operational

 Flexes staffing based on established productivity targets.

 Maintains budget and productivity accountability.

 Implements mechanisms to maintain financial viability of areas of responsibility.

Accountability

 Maintains confidentiality of all patient and hospital related communications, documents, and records.

 Maintains clinical and management skills and expands knowledge base through participating in conferences and seminars.

 Performs required duties in accordance with prescribed hospital policies and procedures.

 Maintains an awareness of Hazardous Materials and is compliant with safety and infection control policies.

 Assesses personal learning needs and utilizes available resources in selfdevelopment including new equipment/products used in performance of job.

 Demonstrates active listening skills and treats all contacts with dignity and respect.

 Accomplishes objectives within prescribed time frames by prioritizing and organizing workload.

Competencies Essential To Successful Performance

Commitment to Mission and Values

Leadership

Takes charge in crises and does whatever it takes to get the job done despite resistance; takes unpopular stands as necessary; faces difficult situations with courage and tenacity; encourages direct and tough debate

but ends it and moves on; is looked to for direction in a crisis; enjoys leading.

Business Acumen

Knowledgeable of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and other information affecting the business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the

marketplace.

Manages Innovation

Uses good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; demonstrates good management of the creative process of others; facilitates effective brainstorming; projects how potential ideas may play out in

the marketplace; is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market.

Strategic Ability

Sees ahead clearly, anticipates future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future-oriented; articulately paints credible pictures and visions of possibilities and alternatives;

creates competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.

Gets Results

Exceeds goals; is consistently a top performer; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly challenges self and others for results.

Customer Focused

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Cultural Sensitivity

Is aware of and understands and values of the diverse local environment. Is sensitive to the impact of varying belief systems on patient care and organizational effectiveness.

Sets Priorities

Spends own time and that of others on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; quickly senses what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.

QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

 Bachelor’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

 Five years clinical experience.

 Two - Three Years Supervisory Experience Preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

 CA RCP, PT, OT or Speech Pathologist license.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 Strong ability to multi-task.

 Computer literate.