Director of Pharmacy
The Rottman Group has been
retained to find a Director of Pharmacy for
. 
As challenging as the role of Pharmacy Director has become, this one positively addresses things that are drawbacks in many environments. This is a very profitable hospital; allowing for capital investment and adequate staffing for the department. This is evidenced by a 100% staffed department without contract staffing. There has been a complete physical space renovation with the addition of a McKesson robotic system. There will also be the addition of an EMAR system later this year. There has been a very stable, successful, and supportive leadership team.
This person will lead a group of individuals that want, and will respond positively to, leadership. This is a very successful hospital that has invested in the progressive development of the pharmacy department. The department is responsible for 2,000 unit dose meds/day along with 400 IV bags/day.
As referenced in the summary above, there are several very positive attributes of the organization and department:
This person needs to be an interactive leader and open communicator. This person will find a department that has had a recent history of extremes in way of management; from the overly meticulous, to an overly “hands off” experience.
This person needs to have:
1. have excellent, well-rounded leadership competencies.
2. be desirous of leading a very progressive pharmacy department
3. a competent clinical background,
Though it is not the expectation that this person take a hands-on clinical role, it is expected that this person will have a personal knowledge and skill set that will give them a level of competent credibility with the staff in the pharmacy department.
The pharmacy uses Meditech’s information system, congruent with the rest of the facility. Through their relationship/contract with McKesson, all prescriptions are already being barcoded.
The Organization:
Redmond
Regional Medical Center is a 200-bed acute care hospital, which is part of HCA
Healthcare. They serve a local population of 34,000, a county population
of over 90,000, and a referral base well beyond this. Based on their
success, they have recently gained approval for a certificate of need to add an
additional 29 beds. Redmond Regional is currently the second most
profitable facility in its division, which includes more than 20 HCA hospitals
in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Its financial success is
due in part to their flourishing 
surgical
programs. Georgia is a certificate of need state, and Redmond has the CON
for the neurology and open-heart programs in town (the other hospital in Rome,
Floyd Medical Center, has the CON for obstetrics and pediatrics). In
cardiac services, Redmond Regional did 650 open-heart surgeries and 7000 caths,
an astounding volume for a hospital of its size.
Although Redmond has been financially successful, they are also an excellent
care provider and have been recognized for their high level of clinical
care. Redmond Regional is rated in the top 5% in the nation for
orthopedics and #2 in the state for orthopedic clinical outcomes. They are
in the top 15% in the nation for chest pain service, and are rated in the Top 10
within HCA for cardiac catheterization. The hospital is #4 among all HCA
hospitals for their physician satisfaction surveys.
Much of the success of the organization must be attributed to its quality and
consistent leadership. CEO Jamie Thomas has been with Redmond Regional for
over 10 years. He is visible within the facility and is the type of
administrator who knows each employee by name. He sets a high standard for
everyone who is part of the Redmond Regional team, especially in way of being
patient/guest focused.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a successful organization that has a
high quality team of individuals working together for common goals. This
person will have a wonderfully supportive environment and be expected to strive
for personal and organizational excellence.
For more information:
Redmond
Regional's website
HCA
Healthcare's website
Compensation:
This person will have a very competitive base salary along with an annual merit increase program of 6-7% of their base salary. There is also a very comprehensive set of benefits.
The
Area
:
Located
as a center point between three metropolitan southern cities, Atlanta,
Chattanooga, and Birmingham, Rome is rated among the best places to live, work,
and do business in America. A vibrant, supportive business climate compliments
Rome's strategic location, affordable real estate, and skilled workforce. These
qualities alone attract high-caliber businesses and industries, yet it's the
unmatched quality of life in Rome that keeps them here. When you spend
time in Rome and Floyd County it's easy to get caught up in the slower pace of
this gracious Southern City. Rome's three rivers provide miles of
walking trails in which to relax and enjoy the scenery. The main hub of downtown
Rome is Broad Street, with its carefully preserved and revitalized antique and
specialty shops, cafes, galleries, restaurants, museums and landmarks. Rome is
also home to many chain restaurants, three movie theatres, a major regional
mall, and various outdoor recreational activities.
In
the past decade, Rome has made a steady climb to national prominence. It is an
understatement to say that the area is a wonderful place to live and do
business, but that very statement has been made several times recently.
According to the new book, The New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small
Cities, Rome, Georgia is rated the Most Livable Small City in the Southeast.
Rome has also been ranked 12th out of 193 
small
cities in the country, placing higher than any other small city in Georgia and
in the Southeast. The guide rates quality in ten areas: climate/environment,
diversions, economics, education, community assets, healthcare, housing, public
safety, transportation, and urban proximity.
Nestled
among 5,000 acres about ten minutes from Rome is the Rocky Mountain Recreation
Area, which is perfect for swimming, fishing, hiking and camping.
Largemouth bass and sunfish are abundant in the two recreational lakes. Park
your RV or pitch your tent in primitive camping areas. You may even run into
some of the frequent wildlife visitors like whitetail deer, turkey or waterfowl.
Nature is at its best here—where the trees meet the mountain vistas.
With three rivers, you have plenty of waterways for fishing, canoeing and
boating. Rome has many private and public golf courses, an outstanding
tennis program, and is home to the 2003 South Atlantic League Champion Rome
Braves baseball team, a Class "A" affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.
Who
says you can't have big city culture in a small town? You're in for a pleasant
surprise. Supported by the Rome Area Council for the Arts, Rome has a vigorous,
strong community of visual, performing and literary artists. Take in a play at
the Rome Little Theatre, or enjoy The Rome
Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1921, the oldest symphony in the South, for an
outdoor concert, or buy a piece of original art. Rome caters to the distinctive
style in everyone.
You'll
also be glad to know that even Rome's educational institutions are nationally
recognized. Shorter College began Rome's tradition of educational excellence
over 125 years ago. As one of the first schools in Georgia to be accredited by
the National Association of Schools of Music, Shorter is known as one of the
finest musical schools in the Southeast. The largest campus in the world belongs
to Rome's own Berry College. The phenomenal 28,000-acre campus is home to one of
the country's best liberal arts institutions. With the average student age of
28, Floyd College meets the educational needs of all types of students.
This two-year unit of the University System of Georgia enables students to
obtain their associate’s degree or prepare for their bachelors. Students at
Coosa Valley Technical College (CVT) train for today's changing needs of
business and industry. Educational opportunities include over 30 diploma
programs, 20 technical certificate programs and even an associate's degree
program through joint enrollment with Floyd College. Rome is also home to Rome
City and Floyd County Schools, two of the finest public systems in Georgia. In
addition, Darlington School is a 430-acre, internationally renowned boarding
school providing education from Pre-K to the 12th grade. With
approximately 900 students from 20 states and 24 countries, Darlington offers a
student to teacher ratio of 6 to 1 and an average class size of 13
students. Each year 99 % of Darlington students choose to continue their
education after graduation and are awarded nearly 2 million dollars in
scholarships.
To
learn more about Rome and its wonderful offerings, please visit these websites:
City of Rome, GA,
Official Website
Greater Rome Chamber of
Commerce
Floyd County, GA,
Website
Rome, GA info page
Rome Little Theatre
Website
Rome Braves Website
Rome
Area Council for the Arts Website
If you are open to exploring this opportunity or know someone outstanding who
would excel in this role, please contact:
Don
Rottman
The Rottman Group
501-228-4433 phone
501-228-4466 fax
don@rottmangroup.com
