Executive Director

Executive Director Job Description – Partners for Healing 

Partners for Healing is a non-profit business established in 2001 in Tullahoma, Tennessee, 
which serves to provide medical care to the working uninsured. 
The Executive Director position is a full-time position, operating primarily out of the 
Tullahoma, Tennessee office. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Partners 
for Healing. Responsibilities are as follows:  

Management/Administration 
· The overall management and administration of the day to day operations of Partners for 
Healing, Inc. Responsible for overall functioning, services, and programs of the clinic, in 
conjunction with the Medical Director and within budgetary constraints. Oversees workflow and 
patient flow for maximum utilization of clinic resources.  
· Serving as a spokesperson for the program to the community. 
· Ensures compliance with all applicable general laws, regulations, financial requirements, and 
insurance requirements. Generates and maintains all required documentation and ensures 
integrity of data reported. In conjunction with Treasurer and financial director, arranges annual 
audit, ensures financial requirement compliance, and submits all required local, state, federal, 
and IRS reports/documentation. 
· Serves as primary administrator for clinic EMR system and email platform, making adaptations 
as needed to improve functionality of the system and working with staff and EMR programmers 
to ensure that system meets clinic requirements. 

Development/Fundraising 
· Responsible for developing a sustainability plan and overseeing all fundraising activities, 
including donor recruitment, annual giving, special events, and grant applications. 
· Responsible for grant oversight, administration and compliance (reporting, documentation, 
etc.). 
· Cultivates and maintains relations with donors, sponsors, foundations, and other supporters. 
Partnerships/Programming/Planning 
· Routinely assesses community health needs and clinic programs; implements appropriate new 
programs and adapts existing programs to maintain and improve quality of care and services. 
· Develops and maintains strategic partnerships to facilitate the delivery of quality care to 
patients. Collaborative partners may include: hospitals, specialists, county health departments, 
behavioral health facilities, and other local medical providers. 
· Works with Board of Directors implement strategic plan and management of staff/volunteer 
tasks. 
· Represents Partners for Healing at meetings and conferences relevant to Partners for Healing's 
mission and programming (RHAT, TCCN, NAFC, etc.). 

Outreach/PR 
· Responsible for promoting the Partners for Healing and its mission to potential funders, 
volunteers, and strategic partners.  
· Oversees all outreach/marketing efforts, speaks at events, and coordinates press releases, 
newsletters, and other materials. 

Staff/Volunteers 
· Serves as a liaison between Board of Directors and clinic staff/volunteers. Provides oversight of 
projects and activities. 
· In conjunction with Medical Director, oversees staff and volunteers, including recruitment, 
orientation, training, motivation, retention, and evaluation. Maintains all personnel 
files/records; ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. May work in 
conjunction with Medical Director or other physician volunteers to recruit medical 
staff/volunteers and specialist network.  

Board Relations 
· Attends board meetings and prepares an Executive Director’s monthly report in advance of 
each meeting which includes information on current trends, issues, problems, and activities in 
health care generally, in community health care needs, and within Partners for Healing. Serves 
as ad hoc member of all clinic committees. 
· In conjunction with Board Governance Committee, prepares board recruitment materials, 
develops and maintains board manual, plans and conducts board orientation for new members. 
Assists in identifying potential new board members.