Operations Director

About the role

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Director (OD) to lead the overall operations, growth, and performance of one of our locations. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys developing teams, and knows how to balance people, performance, growth, and operational excellence. As the Operations Director, you’ll serve as the leader of your branch, partnering closely with clinical, operational, recruiting, and business development teams to ensure we deliver exceptional care while meeting growth and financial goals.

The Operations Director is more than a branch management position. You’ll have the opportunity to build a strong team, grow the business, strengthen community relationships, and directly influence the quality of care provided to patients and families. If you’re a results‑driven leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, and taking ownership of business performance, this could be the next step in your career.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a high‑performing branch team.
• Recruit and retain qualified staff.
• Establish goals, monitor performance, and complete timely performance evaluations.
• Promote employee development, accountability, and strong communication.
• Partner with area and regional leadership to keep branch priorities aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the business and expand patient services.
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency around referrals, admissions, and start‑of‑care timelines.
• Partner with business development and referral sources to strengthen relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Monitor the referral pipeline and address barriers that could delay patient care.
• Develop trusted relationships with patients, families, caregivers, referral partners, and community partners.
• Support patient introductions and periodic home visits when needed.
• Follow up on satisfaction surveys and identify opportunities to improve the patient and caregiver experience.
• Serve as an advocate and trusted leader for your branch team.
• Monitor branch performance, staffing, productivity, revenue, billing,