Medical Fitness Director

## Medical Fitness Director Apply locations:
UMC Main Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R20344

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JOB SUMMARY:

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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JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 .

• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Three years general management experience in a health care system, community, commercial,    corporate, or hospital-based medical fitness center.

• Competence in budget development, revenue generation, and financial management.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service-related skills.
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