Clinical Director

About the role

Explore opportunities with Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Clinical Director, you will oversee and direct the patient care operations of the home care facility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and completes assigned projects to effectively support the immediate and long-range objectives of the company
• Oversees the eligibility of patients referred to home care services, planning for the services to be provided to patients and supervising their total home health care
• Implements and maintains administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and policies which assure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations
• Enhances the profitability of the agency; provides motivation and retention of a qualified staff and assures the quality of services delivered
• Ensures all CMS and state regulations are followed regarding supervision of nursing services
• If the Clinical Director is not an RN, designates an Executive Director/Administrator or Patient Care Manager as supervising RN for nursing services unless state regulations dictate otherwise
• Acts as a liaison with management staff and other departments throughout the company

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice (or PT/OT/SLP with current applicable license in the state)
• Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• 1+ years of supervisory and/or management experience in home health setting or related healthcare setting
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

Pay

The salary for this role ranges from $78,624 to $117,936 annually based on full-time employment.