This 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 managers Develops 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 projections Responsible for asset management, inventories, fixed investment, and rolling stock Provides a safe working environment for all employees in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws Ensures that area of responsibility is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations dealing with DOT, FDA, EEO, OSHA, and other agencies Maintains a working knowledge of Medicare regulations and reimbursement understanding, including government and private payer Maintains 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 area Administers an approved salary budget in a timely and effective manner Ensures that locations maintain necessary policies, procedures, and records to be in compliance with accreditation requirements requirementDescription Requires more than a casual knowledge of accounting and finance Sales background essential, with respiratory experience a plus Human relations skills critical because the position requires dealing extensively with regulatory personnel, referral sources, and corporate personnel

Education and Experience:

Minimum of five years of experience with Lincare or industry similar to Lincare BS Degree or equivalent Experience in dealing with regulatory agencies (FDA, DOT, etc.)