Under the leadership of the department director, the Assistant Director collaborates with the Director of Surgical Services in planning, goal setting, developing department budgets, and coordinating supplies/equipment, staffing, and patient care to carry out the department's responsibilities in an efficient and effective manner in conjunction with and support of Community Hospital's strategic plan. The Assistant Director is responsible and accountable for assigned tasks such as supervising the department's daily operations, including but not limited to, being a resource and role model to staff for problem resolution with issues with patient care, service delivery, safety, supplies, equipment, computer software, and customer concerns.