Home Health Executive Director

Company:

Providence at Home with Compassus

 

Position Summary

The Home Health Executive Director is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Home Health Executive Director oversees and manages the day-to-day operations of the program and is a positive motivator for colleagues, patients, and the community. S/he works in union with the Regional Vice President to ensure a quality business operation.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Hands on leader who supervises, and provides coaching and education for staff.
• Fills in for any position in the program as needed.
• Reviews profit and loss statements, anticipates any risks to the business line, and meets and exceeds budgetary control.
• Explores resources of revenue improvement and expense reduction.
• Works in conjunction with the Director of Clinical Services and the Strategic Development team for growth strategies.
• Works as a community care consultant in conjunction with Strategic Development and/or Home Health Care Consultants.
• Maintains a positive image in the community.
• Creates and reviews year strategic plan.
• Responsible for all day-to-day operations for home health program(s) in a geographic coverage area.
• Maintains low service failure occurrences and/or handles service failures as a extreme priority.
• Maintains high patient and team member satisfaction.
• Partners with Human Resources as appropriate in recruitment, hiring, discipline, and discharges to ensure legality and consistency with policies and procedures.
• Creates a positive climate in which each team member feels highly valued, involved, and engaged; productivity is fostered; quality and service are promoted; and our “employer-of-choice” reputation is advanced
• Champions regular, effective communications in one-on-one and group settings, using both listening and speaking skills to promote deeper understanding, collaborative problem solving, and team effort towards a common goal, thereby optimizing team member engagement and retention.
• Maintains policies, procedures, and licensures in accordance with the company, federal and state requirements.
• Reviews daily operating reports.
• Runs daily morning stand up and management meetings.
• Integrates change management strategy when planning changes.
• Completes reporting as needed for month end close, or other purposes.
• Reviews patient satisfaction survey results.
• Completes program score cards monthly.
• Makes or delegates post-admissions calls.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or a related Human Services field strongly preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience in the healthcare industry required.
• Total of five (5) years supervisory experience required.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.

State Specific Requirements
Connecticut

• The administrator of an agency shall be a person with one of the following:
  
  • A Master's degree in nursing with an active license to practice nursing in this state and at least one (1) year of supervisory or administrative experience in a health care facility program which included care of the sick; or
  • A Master's degree in public health or administration with a concentration of study in health services administration, and at least one (1) year of supervisory or administrative experience in a health care facility/program which included care of the sick; or
  • A Bachelor's degree in nursing with an active license to practice nursing in this state and at least two (2) years of supervisory or administrative experience in a health care facility/program which included care of the sick; or
  • A Bachelor's degree in administration with a concentration of study in health services administration and at least two (2) years of supervisory or administrative experience in a health care facility/program which included care of the sick; or
  • A physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Connecticut who has had at least one year (1) of supervisory or administrative experience in a health care facility/program which included care of the sick

Massachusetts

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in the health care, human services or related fields, which shall include at least one year of supervisory/administrative experience.

Mississippi

• Required to meet one of the following:
  
  • A licensed physician; or
  • Licensed RN or BSW; or
  • Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of management experience; or
  • Bachelor's degree with one (1) year of experience in healthcare management and three (3) years in healthcare service delivery.
  • Exception to this requirement: hired prior to 2008

New Hampshire

• Bachelor’s degree in business or health-related field with one (1) year of home health experience; or be a registered nurse.

South Carolina

• A college degree with three (3) years of experience in a health-related field within the last five (5) years.

Tennessee

• Training and/or experience in healthcare administration with one (1) year of supervision in home health, home health, or related healthcare.

Texas

• Required to meet one of the following:
  
  • A licensed MD, a licensed RN, a licensed Social Worker, a licensed therapist, or a licensed nursing home administrator, all with one (1) year of experience in healthcare management; or
  • A high school diploma or GED, with at least two (2) years of experience in healthcare management

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation

The current compensation range for this position is $160,000 – $190,000 per year. The specific rate of pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on relevant education, training, experience, geographic location, and other position-related factors. Compassus does not inquire about, consider, or rely upon an applicant's prior salary history in determining compensation. In addition to base compensation for the position, an employee working in this position may be eligible for pay differentials based on hours, shifts worked, or other criteria. They may also qualify for bonuses under applicable bonus programs or at Compassus’s discretion, as well as other forms of variable pay under relevant company policies. A summary of applicable pay programs will be provided during the offer process.

 

Benefits

Compassus offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays; mileage reimbursement; continuing education support; and an Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and position classification and by the terms of the applicable benefit plan or program. A summary of available benefits will be provided during the offer process.

 

How to Apply / Application Deadline

Submit your application through the Compassus careers portal at https://www.compassuscareers.com/ or via the platform on which this posting appears. Compassus reserves the right to close this posting at any time, including once a sufficient candidate pool has been identified or an offer has been extended and accepted. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

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