Home Health - Executive Director

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the SVP, Home Health to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead the execution of operational priorities and growth strategies across assigned regions, agencies, or service lines.
• Identify opportunities for service expansion, market development, and operational innovation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to executive leadership regarding industry trends, regulatory changes, and operational opportunities.
• Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Operational Management

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), productivity metrics, patient outcomes, and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure consistency in operational workflows, policies, and standard practices across assigned locations.
• Partner with regional and agency leaders to address operational challenges and implement performance improvement plans.
• Drive operational efficiencies while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.

Clinical Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and payer regulations, including Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Oversee quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, STAR ratings, HHCAHPS performance, and value-based care measures.
• Promote patient safety, risk mitigation, and adherence to evidence-based clinical practices.
• Monitor audit readiness and regulatory compliance activities.
• Lead corrective action initiatives related to survey findings, audits, and quality performance concerns.

Financial Management

• Drive fiscal accountability through effective resource utilization and expense management.
• Support long-term financial planning and growth initiatives.

Business Development & Growth

• Partner with business development teams to strengthen referral relationships and increase market share.
• Foster relationships with physicians, hospitals, health systems, accountable care organizations, and community partners.
• Champion strategies that support sustainable census growth and service excellence.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop operational, clinical, and administrative leaders.
• Build high-performing teams through effective recruitment, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Promote employee engagement, retention, and professional growth.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the organization with external stakeholders, referral partners, industry groups, and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with corporate departments including Clinical Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, Quality, and Business Development.
• Communicate organizational priorities and performance expectations effectively across all levels of leadership.
• Participate in executive meetings, strategic planning sessions, and board presentations as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in nursing.
• Licensure: Active, state licensure as a registered nurse, or multi-state license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state.
• Experience: At least a high school diploma or a general equivalency degree (GED) with at least two years of management or supervisory experience in a health related setting, such as a home and community support services agency, hospital, nursing facility, hospice, outpatient rehabilitation center, psychiatric facility, intermediate care facility for persons with mental retardation or related conditions, or a licensed health care delivery setting providing services for individuals with functional disabilities. One year of experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting. Home health experience preferred.