Director of Operations Hospice,

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

• Associate degree in a health-related field.
• Two years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• 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, as described in company compliance policies.
• Intermediate demonstrated technology skills, including operation of a mobile device.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law.
• Dependable transportation in good working condition.
• Able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Licensed physician, registered nurse, licensed social worker, licensed therapist, or licensed nursing home administrator.
• Previous experience in a home health care or hospice program.

State-Specific Requirements

• Alaska: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Alabama: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Arkansas: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Arizona: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Colorado: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Connecticut:
  • Master’s degree in nursing with an active license and at least one year of supervisory or administrative experience in a health care facility; or
  • 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
  • Baccalaureate degree in nursing with an active license and at least two years of supervisory or administrative experience in a health care facility; or
  • 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
  • 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
  • Employed 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; or
  • Continuous employment as an administrator of a home health care agency as of January 1, 1979 (with additional requirements after January 1, 1986).
  • Must be administrator for only one agency.
• Delaware: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Florida: Must be administrator for only one agency or manage up to five agencies located within one geographic service area or immediate contiguous counties with identical controlling interest.
• Georgia: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Idaho: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Illinois: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Indiana: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Kansas: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Kentucky: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Louisiana:
  • Licensed physician, licensed registered nurse, social worker with a master’s degree, or college graduate with a bachelor’s degree.
  • Three years of management experience in health care service delivery.
  • Exemption for administrators employed by a licensed Louisiana hospice as of December 20, 1998, as long as they remain employed by that hospice (including if the hospice is acquired, sold, or merged).
• Maryland:
  • 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.
  • At least one year of supervisory experience in hospital, home health, or public health program management.
• Massachusetts: Two years of relevant experience in health care, human services, or related fields, including at least one year of supervisory or administrative experience.
• Mississippi: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Missouri: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Montana: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Nevada: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• New Mexico: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• North Carolina: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Ohio: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Oklahoma:
  • Possess an Oklahoma administrator license.
  • Complete eight continuing education units per year.
• Oregon: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Pennsylvania: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Rhode Island: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• South Carolina: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Tennessee: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Texas:
  • Comply with Texas state regulation 97.259 a-g requiring 24 hours of training in the first 12 months if a first-time administrator.
  • Documented completion of a minimum of 12 clock hours per year at a health administration seminar or through an approved provider.
• Utah: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Virginia: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Washington: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.
• Wyoming: No additional state-specified education or experience requirements.

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.