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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to multi-task and deal with high levels of stress in an environment of changing priorities. Is able to take charge, initiate actions, hold people accountable, and delegate responsibilities in such a way as to achieve positive results. Comfortably and confidently confronts difficult issues with co-workers and is a skilled communicator at multiple levels. Is capable of, and willing to work the hours necessary to accomplish the required responsibilities and ensure the smooth operation of the hospital. Standards of Care: Medical records are complete, detailed, and signed per professional guidelines. Demonstrates commitment to professional integrity and pursuit of excellence. Practices ethical medicine at all times, and ensures the same from associate doctors. Ensures positive communication with clients and between doctors. Patient/Client Management: Treats all patients & clients with care and compassion, remembering that the patient’s wellbeing is the top priority. Oversees administration and case review of client medical complaints and resolves the problems when possible, while keeping higher management informed of progress. Professional Staff Management: Evaluate quality medical/compliance reports on a monthly basis and take steps to improve areas of poor performance. Review patient records for completeness and accuracy and use as a tool to promote medical excellence. Revision Date 2/16/11

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to multi-task and deal with high levels of stress in an environment of changing priorities. Is able to take charge, initiate actions, hold people accountable, and delegate responsibilities in such

a way as to achieve positive results. Comfortably and confidently confronts difficult issues with co-workers and is a skilled communicator

at multiple levels. Is capable of, and willing to work the hours necessary to accomplish the required responsibilities

and ensure the smooth operation of the hospital.

Standards of Care:• Medical records are complete, detailed, and signed per professional guidelines.• Demonstrates commitment to professional integrity and pursuit of excellence.• Practices ethical medicine at all times, and ensures the same from associate doctors.• Ensures positive communication with clients and between doctors.

Patient/Client Management:

• Treats all patients & clients with care and compassion, remembering that the patient’s wellbeing is the top priority.• Oversees administration and case review of client medical complaints and resolves the problems when possible, while keeping higher management informed of progress.

Professional Staff Management:

Evaluate quality medical/compliance reports on a monthly basis and take steps to improve areas of poor performance.

Review patient records for completeness and accuracy and use as a tool to promote medical excellence.

Review the detailed orders to ensure that charges are captured and properly assigned. Conduct regular doctor meetings. Coordinate doctor coverage to make sure the hospital is covered at all times. Assist in the hiring, disciplinary process, and the firing process of doctors as requested. Actively manage all doctors to ensure that they meet expected performance. Administer yearly reviews and development plans for all associate doctors. Appropriately manage controlled drugs.

Responsibilities as part of the hospital leadership team:

Works with the Hospital Manager and staff to deliver a consistent medical message and consistent client experience to each client.

Responsible for auditing hospital production for accuracy via chart audits and other fee capture methods.

Revision Date 2/16/11

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Job Description Medical Director Page 2

Represents the hospital to the professional community and the general public as requested. Participates in meetings or conference calls as requested by field management staff. Participates in employee disciplinary procedures, and enforces individual hospital employee rules

and policies.

Financial Responsibilities:

Review the P&L monthly and work with the hospital manager to increase profitability byincreasing revenue and limiting expenses.

Work with the management team to prepare and submit the yearly budget (budget forecast, operating plan,cap-ex expenditures) and participate in the evaluation process.

Support the implementation of marketing programs.

Revision Date 2/16/11