District Manager

District ManagerThis employee is responsible for the operation of a district. The position requires extensive travel and working independently with minimum direction to obtain final results.Job Responsibilities:Has P&L responsibility for several centers and typically operational responsibility for one center This responsibility includes the interviewing, hiring, training, and supervision of quality center managersDevelops and submits to a regional vice president a business plan that includes sales forecasts, expense budgets, capital budgets, general business plans, salary budget, and manpower projectionsResponsible for asset management, inventories, fixed investment, and rolling stockProvides a safe working environment for all employees in compliance with all federal, state, and local lawsEnsures that area of responsibility is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations dealing with DOT, FDA, EEO, OSHA, and other agenciesMaintains a working knowledge of Medicare regulations and reimbursement understanding, including government and private payerMaintains knowledge of the respiratory market and provides updated information to regional vice resident regarding activities of competition and availability of potential acquisitions within their business areaAdministers an approved salary budget in a timely and effective mannerEnsures that locations maintain necessary policies, procedures, and records to be in compliance with accreditation requirementsRequires more than a casual knowledge of accounting and financeSales background essential, with respiratory experience a plusHuman relations skills critical because the position requires dealing extensively with regulatory personnel, referral sources, and corporate personnelEducation and Experience:Minimum of five years of experience with Lincare or industry similar to LincareBS Degree or equivalentExperience in dealing with regulatory agencies (FDA, DOT, etc.)