Assistant Hospital Director – Large Animal

Assistant Hospital Director – Large Animal

Posting Number: F2238P

Department:
Vet Med-Large Animal Medicine

Location:

Athens Area

Employment Type:

Employee (Exempt, 20% EFT role)

• Support Faculty and House Officers in Meeting the Missions of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH)
• Serve as a role model and mentor for engagement, professionalism, and medical excellence
• Provide leadership and support for section heads and VTH clinicians
  • Communicate and work with VTH clinicians to identify problems and opportunities and to suggest solutions
  • Identify opportunities for professional development of VTH clinicians
  • Facilitate communication and promote collaboration between clinicians and staff, and among service
  • Provide and facilitate the provision of tangible appreciation of the work of faculty and house officers in the VTH
  • Help with faculty evaluations – coordinate section heads, meet with administration
  • Participate in the recruitment of new faculty members
• Serve as VTH liaison with LAM internship and residency programs to help support our house officers
• Ensure Patient Safety, Compliance, and Quality Assurance
  • Strive to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and client services
  • Serve on the patient safety/quality control committee
  • Coordinate case review committees
  • Respond to client complaints/concerns
  • Collaborate with clinical and support staff to optimize workflow, improve operational efficiencies, and address any issues affecting VTH performance
  • Work with VTH administration and personnel to develop and implement SOPs to improve patient safety and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Serve as a Member of the VTH Leadership Team
  • Assist in developing and implementing the VTH strategic plan
  • Work with Hospital Director and Department Heads on issues/concerns of faculty and house officers
  • Understand the financial status of the VTH and work with VTH administration to promote adaptability and financial sustainability
  • Participate in meetings of the VTH advisory board and when necessary, meetings of the senior VTH administration (A-Team)
  • Act as Hospital Director in the absence of the Director
  • Work with Development and Alumni Relations in support of VTH goals
  • Work on special projects as needed

• Terminal degree for the discipline
• Faculty member in good standing of the Department of Large Animal Medicine or the Department of Population Health (Production Medicine Service)
• Clinical or tenure track faculty must be at the level of Associate or higher
• Licensed veterinarian in good standing who practices on a VTH clinical service
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and
  
  Competencies:
  • Enthusiasm for working for the success of the VTH and its personnel
  • Excellent leadership ability and written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to problem solve, work as a team, resolve conflict, strategize, organize and prioritize, and execute plans
  • Patient care and customer service oriented

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