Administrator Home Health

Overview

Looking for a career that makes a difference every day? Discover a rewarding career at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nation’s largest home‑based care providers. Consistently recognized as a great place to work, Enhabit delivers exceptional care and fosters a collaborative culture that supports professional growth and ongoing development. With strong organizational stability, a commitment to excellence, and careers rooted in purpose, Enhabit empowers team members to build forward‑moving careers while expanding what’s possible for care in the home.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off for full‑time employees
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Incentive bonus opportunities
• Continuing education and scholarship opportunities

Responsibilities

• Serve as the local chief executive agent.
• Lead the local provider(s) to improve care for the community and contribute to the overall success of the company.
• Ensure daily execution of operations.
• Manage operations, services, personnel performance, and ongoing office management.

Qualifications

• Required: licensed physician, registered nurse, or a bachelor’s degree.
• Must not have been employed in the last year as an administrator with another operation at the time any enforcement action was taken against the business (per company compliance policies).
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home‑care office operations.
• Basic technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.
• Valid state driver’s license in the current state of residence.
• Automobile liability insurance as required by law.
• Ability to travel by personal vehicle up to 25 % of the time.
• Preferred: licensed physician, registered nurse, licensed social worker, licensed therapist, or licensed nursing home administrator.
• If clinical: valid clinical license per state requirements (or compact nurse license) and CPR certification.
• Preferred: minimum one year of previous management experience.
• Preferred: previous experience in a home health care or hospice program.
• Preferred: experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
• Preferred: bilingual (English/Spanish) to facilitate clear communication with patients and caregivers.
• Strong oral and written communication, active listening, and fluency in English.
• Intermediate technology skills, especially MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• In‑office attendance required for non‑remote positions to meet supervision, teamwork, and task‑completion objectives.

State‑specific Education and Experience Requirements

• Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming: No additional state‑specified education or experience requirements.
• Colorado: Must comply with Colorado regulation 6CCR 1011‑1 (7.6) – 24 hours of training in the first 12 months for first‑time administrators (8 hours within the first month). Must document at least 12 clock‑hours per year of health‑administration seminar or approved provider.
• Connecticut: Various pathways – e.g., master’s in nursing with active license + 1 year supervisory/administrative experience; master’s in public health/administration + 1 year supervisory experience; bachelor’s in nursing with active license + 2 years supervisory experience; bachelor’s in administration + 2 years supervisory experience; physician with 1 year supervisory experience; or historic administrator tenure requirements. Must be administrator for only one agency.
• Delaware: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years home‑health experience and 1 year supervisory experience, or RN with 5 years health‑care experience and 1 year supervisory experience.
• Florida: Administrator for only one agency, or manage up to five agencies within a geographic service area with identical controlling interest.
• Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming: Specific requirements vary; notable examples:
  • Kansas: Administrator must reside within the service area.
  • Louisiana: Minimum three years management experience in health‑care service delivery.
  • Maryland: Physician, RN, or college graduate with a bachelor’s in a health‑related field; at least one year supervisory experience in hospital, home health, or public health program management.
  • Oklahoma: Must possess an Oklahoma administrator license and complete 12 continuing‑education units per year.
  • Texas: Must comply with Texas regulation 97.259 a‑g – 24 hours of training in the first 12 months for first‑time administrators; document at least 12 clock‑hours per year of health‑administration seminar or approved provider.