Director - Clinic Operations - Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.

We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.

Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job assumes responsibility for strategic planning, direction and overall accountability for assigned clinic(s). Independently makes decisions that could seriously affect the overall division and / or the organization's financial objectives, performance objectives and strategic results.

Develops and is accountable for budget for department or multiple functional areas. Works in partnership with pre-service, corporate revenue integrity and others to ensure proper financial clearance of all patients.

Education

Required -High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred -Additional degrees, business training experience and / or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.

Work Experience

Required -10 yearsrelated health care experience, including 3 years of supervision or management experience.

Preferred - Experience in an ambulatory setting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen in order to manage within a budget and understand financial statements sufficient to analyze trends and make recommendations

Job Duties

• Strives to continuously improve all aspects of the business operation through quality improvement initiatives.
• Assumes responsibility for the determination of appropriate staffing levels and the interviewing, hiring, and performance review of employees.
• Supports division goals to provide cutting edge services to meet the organization’s mission and goals.
• Effectively manages budget(s) and continually monitors key cost areas.
• Recommends to Senior Management long-range plans which support the mission.
• Develops and revises organizational structures to meet functional needs and ensures communication, reporting, and incentives align people and processes.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct;

patient / employee safety, patient privacy, and / or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally : activity or condition exists up to 1 / 3 of the time) and / or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently : activity or condition exists from 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.

Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., more than 8 hours a day).

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases

Employee Core Benefits Package Includes : Medical coverage Dental coverage Vision coverage Life insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Short-term and long-term disability Retirement plan Paid-time off (vacation / sick / personal days) / paid holidays Paid parental leave *Benefits are subject to change at any time