Veterinary Regional Medical Director (Eastern or Central Time Zone) at MedVet

DescriptionMedVet is a network of emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals for companion animals. Owned and led by veterinarians MedVet is committed to delivering the highest quality and most compassionate veterinary care available in the nation. MedVet provides specialty referral services for in-depth care and patient management as well as emergency services available 24 hours a day 365 days a year across almost 50 locations.Role SummaryThe Regional Medical Director (RMD) provides regional leadership in dyad partnership with the VP of Clinical Services (VPCS) to lead the Healthcare Team. The RMD who reports to a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is the regional leader of Medical Services that oversees all Medical Directors (MDs). The RMD promotes a culture that supports development of engaged and empowered caregivers who deliver the MedVet Experience in a healthy and sustainable manner while living MedVets core values of Teamwork Leadership and Compassion. Successful dyad leadership provides representation of all caregivers fosters diversity of thought and leverages the variable experience and skill of our Medical Services and Clinical Services Teams. The RMD directly supports the MD at each hospital and works collaboratively with each level of the MedVet organization to improve and sustain MedVets focus on evaluating planning and implementing the delivery of best-in-class healthcare to MedVet patients in support of our mission Leading Specialty Healthcare for Pets. Responsibilities include but are not limited toIn partnership with the VP of Clinical Services (VPCS) serves as an overall leader for the regional healthcare teams (Dyad Leadership). Cultivate a strong working relationship between the Medical Director (MD) and the Hospital Director (HD) of each hospital to ensure strong Dyad Leadership of the Healthcare TeamIdentify and develop future MDs to lead MedVet hospitals to excellenceLead the MDs in the region by partnering with HR to provide ongoing coaching written feedback and develop annual performance goals for each MD Coach MDs to have the skills to engage develop and mentor clinicians and department representatives within their hospitalLeads and/or participates in the management and implementation of a variety of projects that impact the Healthcare team across the organization in collaboration with Clinical Services and Support Services team membersPartner with the MD and HR Partner to address any performance or communication issues including development of performance improvement plansOverall accountability in partnership with MD and Talent Acquisition for recruitment interviews hiring on-boarding and ongoing mentorship and retention of doctors. Accountability for hiring veterinarians and negotiating veterinarian contracts within agreed upon parameters.Oversee the Emergency and Specialty Services of the hospitals in the region to ensure the Healthcare Team has the resources and tools to deliver the MedVet Experience for patients clients and Referral Partners and are operating in an efficient and sustainable mannerOrganize the Regional Leadership Team including the VPCS Marketing Partner HR Partner and Operations Manager/Sr. Operations Partner to achieve clinical operational and financial goals of the regionActively participate on the Healthcare Steering Committee working in partnership with the CMO C Chief Operating Officer (COO) VP of Clinical Services (VPCS) and Regional Medical Directors (RMDs) to develop and achieve clinical operational and financial goals of MedVet Leads and/or participates in the coordination and completion of a variety of projects that impact the Healthcare team across the organization in collaboration with Clinical Services and Support Services team membersAssist in ensuring the practice complies with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act OSHA and AAHA standards.Accountable for the regions Hospital Budget and Capital Budget. Includes revenue budget expense budget profit and loss statements and management of payroll to revenueContinually evaluate opportunities for the hospitals within the region for service growth and the addition of new services and provide regular assessments to the CMO and leader of Talent and Medical RecruitmentOrganize Quarterly Results Management Meetings with VPCS MD HD and local support services for the regionAttend and participate in quarterly or semi-annual town halls for all employees at hospitals within the regionEnsure Referral Partner relationships are constantly monitored and fostered in order to be strong and growing by fostering a culture supportive of Referral Partner outreach and CE activities. Support MDs with resolution of patient care client complaints and Referral Partner problems by periodic review of hospitals complaint/adverse event log and addressing themes with MD and participate in the Medical Review Committee as neededParticipate in Denovo/M&A activity in the region as requested by the CEO or CMOKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesThe ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Medical Director or similar leadership addition this position requires:Be a board-certified veterinary specialist or an experienced ER doctor; however general practice veterinarians with appropriate leadership and management experience may be considered.Able to travel approximately 50% of the timeExcellent interpersonal skills ability to communicate effectively and facilitate effective collaborationHighly professional strong work ethic self-direction and integrityStrong sense of culture and ability to influence behavior and drive change managementExceptional writing skills including composition grammar and spellingExcellent verbal communication skillsAbility to work well with people at all levels of the organizationAbility to coach train and provide feedback in a timely and compassionate mannerHave the capability to effectively manage conflict in highly emotional situations with grace and maturityDisclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Equal Employment Opportunity You can count on MedVet to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are based on merit qualifications training and overall experience and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race color sex religion national origin ancestry age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression citizenship status uniformed service member status pregnancy genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Required Experience:Director Key Skills Sales Experience,Nursing Home Experience,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Workers' Compensation Law,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Memory Care,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1