Clinical Director of Home Health

About the role

The Clinical Director of Home Health provides oversight and coordination of the clinical and operational divisions of the home health agency. This role manages all patient care services and personnel including nursing, home health aides, medical social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology staff and contractors. The Clinical Director ensures that patient care is coordinated effectively through appropriate assignments, referrals, and the development and implementation of individualized plans of care. The Clinical Director assists with oversight of safety and infection control programs, chart audits, and medical supplies while ensuring that medical records are maintained appropriately. This role assures that all clinical disciplines function according to licensure requirements, state law, and Medicare/Medicaid standards for Home Health services. The Clinical Director works closely with the Administrator to support the overall operation of the agency and may act on behalf of the Administrator when authorized. Home Health care focuses on delivering skilled nursing and therapy services to patients in their place of residence. The goal of home health services is to promote independence, recovery, and improved health outcomes while allowing patients to remain safely in their homes. At Otterbein Home Health, our compassionate and skilled team partners with patients and families to provide personalized care that supports healing and independence. Our interdisciplinary team includes nurses, therapists, aides, and social workers who collaborate to ensure the highest quality of care in the home environment. For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents. Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to interdisciplinary home health teams, including nursing, therapy, social work, and aide services.
• Oversee patient care delivery, ensuring individualized care plans are developed, implemented, and updated to meet patient needs and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, state licensure regulations, agency policies, and home health standards of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinicians, referral sources, and community partners to coordinate high-quality patient care and successful outcomes.
• Lead Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI)