JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Assistant Director (AD) of Clinical Operations for Physician Group Practice (PGP) serves on the leadership team for a designated Service Line or Clinical Department within Emory Healthcare.
• The AD will report to and assist the Director of Patient Care Practice by providing operational support and leadership for the clinical practice managers and indirect oversight of the clinical staff across the department.
• Senior Managers of Clinical Services and Operations and Nurse Managers will directly report to Assistant Director of Clinical Operations, PGP.
• The AD will provide leadership to the Sr Managers and Managers for oversight of clinical staff and operations, and serve as a liaison with the various practices and the service line/clinical department team.
• Support will be provided by a thorough knowledge of EHC policies, procedures and human resource management.
• The position will serve as the point person for educational initiatives and support the managers with operational implementation of programs related to clinical support staff procedures, standardization, competency and quality initiatives.
• Responsible for overseeing new manager orientation and on-going education and training of clinical managers in the department..
• The AD will assist with planning capital, staffing and operational budgets for practices.
• The AD will serve on various PGP and EHC committees and teams and will have strong emphasis on relationship building and change management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Masters degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• All nurses employed in roles requiring an unencumbered nursing license must have a valid, active license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
• 3-5 years of healthcare experience and two (2) years of leadership required, some experience in the Ambulatory setting preferred.
• Must be able to travel within a 1-2 hour radius several days a week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.