Medical Fitness Director

Director Of Medical Fitness

Under the direction of the VP of Support Services, the Director of the Medical Fitness department is responsible for the general operational oversight of the staff, facility, and programs associated with the assigned UMC Medical Fitness.

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• Directs the operations and day-to-day work activities of the UMC Medical Fitness to include direct supervision of managers and staff. The Director interviews, hires, orients, trains, evaluates performance, provides feedback, initiates progressive discipline, and makes personnel action recommendations (e.g., promotions, transfers, disciplinary, discharge).
• Works with the VP of Support Services to develop an annual budget and goals. Provides the necessary leadership required for the department to comply with the approved budget and goals.
• Maintains and distributes site-specific department statistical and financial reports that are accurate and complete according to pre-established schedules and formats.
• Recruiting staff and ensuring optimal staff levels in the UMC Medical Fitness department.
• Develops and coordinates new employee orientation program and is responsible for on-going employee training specific to UMC Medical Fitness employees.
• Develops performance improvement programs and reports all observations and issues related to quality, staff, program, and facility to VP of Support Services. Addresses all issues that directly affect the membership, staff, facility, and / or program in a timely manner.
• Provides necessary oversight required to assure that the facilities and equipment are safe, well maintained, and meet cleanliness standards.
• Encourages the development and delivery of safe, effective, and value-added member programs and services.
• Works with UMC Marketing on promotional strategy and implementation process, and membership sales.
• Follows hospital and department policies and procedures including attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress codes, and display of ID badge.
• Conducts daily facility walk-throughs to evaluate cleanliness, equipment function, and staff coverage.
• Performs manager on duty as needed.
• Addresses all member and employee issues completely and in a timely manner consistent with customer service standards and expectations.
• Ensures UMC Medical Fitness and any other department with direct or indirect responsibility meet all compliance requirements completely and on schedule.
• Monitors the purchasing of all supplies and equipment to ensure uninterrupted productivity, quality control, and budget requirements.
• Completes mandatory education and training to maintain organization- and department-specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification / licensure along with required BLS.
• Assumes direct and / or indirect responsibility, as assigned, for business units that support UMC Medical Fitness.

The intent of this job description is to describe the general nature of the duties and responsibilities required of all job incumbents assigned to this title. The Director may be asked to perform other duties as required.

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