Patient Observation Director - New Orleans, LA

Job Description

Job Description

​Salary:  $90,000 - $100,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Eligible for annual bonus 

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Crothall Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall serves many of the Top 100 Hospitals throughout its over 900 hospital partners across 46 states. Crothall has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania since 2013. Crothall has more than 32,000 team members, with core services include: Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Healthcare Facilities Management, Sterile Processing Services, and Ambulatory EVS. Learn more at

Job Summary

Working as a Director , you will be responsible for the effective leadership of Patient Observation services which includes the successful management of supervisors, finances, client relations, patient and customer satisfaction, program quality standards, performance improvement, and personnel performance and productivity.  You will also be responsible for the overall planning, organizing, directing and controlling of Patient Observation and hospital activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of financial data and statistics
• Develops and recommends department operating budget
• Coordinates transportation activities and services with other hospital departments
• Maintains records and statistics for administrative and regulatory purposes
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and supervises functions and activities of the department
• Establishes work standards and work flow
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures for departmental operations
• Demonstrates good communication skills with clients
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies
• Proactive in the achievement of the facility goals and objectives
• Demonstrates proficiency with respect to TeamChimes, TeamTransport and all related software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four year college degree or equal related experience required
• Previous hospital patient transportation experience is preferred
• Supervision of staff employees required
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data
• General business acumen
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Service/quality attitude 
• Ability to plan, organize, and achieve effective time management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Public speaking skills a must

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Crothall is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates at Crothall are offered many fantastic benefits. 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1580225

Crothall Healthcare 

JANELLE C. ALLEN 

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