Director of Operations Home Health

About the Role

Join Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers, and build a rewarding career that makes a daily difference. Enhabit delivers exceptional care, fosters a collaborative culture, and supports professional growth and ongoing development. With strong organizational stability and a commitment to excellence, Enhabit empowers team members to advance their careers while expanding what’s possible for care in the home.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed physician, registered nurse, or possess a bachelor’s degree.
• Must have demonstrated experience in health service administration with at least one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• 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 (see company compliance policies).
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home care operations.
• Must have intermediate technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.

Preferred Education and Experience

• A licensed physician, registered nurse, licensed social worker, licensed therapist, or a licensed nursing home administrator with at least one year of management and supervisory experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Previous experience in a home health care or hospice program is preferred.

State-Specific Requirements

• Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Colorado: Must comply with Colorado state regulation 6CCR 1011-1 (7.6) requiring 24 hours of training in the first 12 months if a first-time administrator, 8 hours of which must be completed within the first month of employment. Must complete a minimum of 12 clock hours per year at a health administration seminar or through an approved provider.
• Connecticut: Must meet one of the following:
  • A master’s degree in nursing with an active license to practice nursing in the state and at least one 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 in health services administration, and at least one year of supervisory or administrative experience in a health care facility or program which included care of the sick; or
  • A baccalaureate degree in nursing with an active license to practice nursing in the state and at least two years of supervisory or administrative experience in a health care facility or program which included care of the sick; or
  • A baccalaureate degree in administration with a concentration in health services administration and at least two years of supervisory or administrative experience in a health care facility or program which included care of the sick; or
  • A physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut with at least one year of supervisory or administrative experience in a health care facility or program which included care of the sick; or
  • Employment as the administrator of a home health care agency in Connecticut as of January 1, 1981, with continuous employment for the five years preceding that date (with additional requirements after January 1, 1986).
  Must be administrator for only one agency.
• Delaware: Must have a bachelor’s degree with five years of home health care experience and one year of supervisory experience in home health; or be a registered nurse with five years of health care experience and one year of supervisory experience.
• Florida: Must be administrator for only one agency; or manage up to five agencies located within one geographic service area or within immediate contiguous counties with identical controlling interest.
• Illinois: Must have at least one year of supervisory or administrative experience in home health care or a related health provider program; or meet the requirements for a public health administrator.
• Kansas: Administrator must reside within the service area for the provider.
• Louisiana: Must have three years of management experience in health care service delivery.
• Maryland: Must possess education in health services or administration, evidenced by being a physician, registered nurse, or college graduate with a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field. Must also have at least one year of supervisory experience in hospital, home health, or public health program management.
• Oklahoma: Must possess an Oklahoma administrator license. Must complete 12 continuing education units per year.
• Texas: Must comply with Texas state regulation 97.259 a-g requiring 24 hours of training in the first 12 months if a first-time administrator. Must complete a minimum of 12 clock hours per year at a health administration seminar or through an approved provider.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law.
• Must maintain dependable transportation in good working condition.
• Must be able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions.

Benefits

Enhabit offers competitive benefits designed to support well-being and help employees thrive in every stage of their careers. Eligible employees receive:

• 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.