Branch Administrator/Director (Columbus, GA)

ProHealth Home Health and Hospice; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Branch Administrator/Director to ensure the quality and safe delivery of home health care services. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate services that reflect the agency’s philosophy and standards of care while managing day-to-day operations. You will be responsible for employing qualified personnel, overseeing staff education, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to providing exceptional care to patients. Join a team that values your expertise and dedication to improving health services in the community.

Qualifications

• Licensed physician or RN required; experience in health service administration preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day operations of the Agency, ensuring quality care services.
• Employs and evaluates staff, maintaining compliance with regulations.
• Implements budgeting and accounting systems for effective financial management.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Stress Management

Leadership

Education

Licensed Physician

Registered Nurse

Undergraduate Degree

Job description

Branch Administrator/Director (Columbus, GA)

Job Category: Hospice Administration

Requisition Number: BRANC002646

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• Posted: April 21, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

Columbus, GA 31904, USA

Description

The Administrator ensures quality and safe delivery of home health care services; coordinates services that reflect the Agency’s philosophy and standards of care; plans, develops, implements and evaluates Agency services, programs and activities and is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the Agency.

Qualifications

1. A person who is a licensed physician, or

2. Is a registered nurse, or holds an undergraduate degree.

3. Has experience in health service administration, with at least 1 year of supervisory or administrative experience in home health care or a related health care program.

4. Demonstrated ability in or application of organizational/communication skills.

5. Ability to deal effectively with high levels of stress.

6. Ability to enlist the cooperation of many people in furthering a program.

Responsibilities

1. Organizes and directs the Agency’s ongoing liaison among the Governing Body and staff.
2. Employs qualified personnel and ensures adequate staff education and evaluations.
3. Ensures the accuracy of public information materials and activities.
4. Implements an effective budgeting and accounting system; assures accuracy for billing procedures.
5. Shares copies of philosophy with all employees.
6. Consistently follows Agency policies and procedures to set an example for employees.
7. Reviews Agency manuals once per year for completeness.
8. Assesses employees on an ongoing basis to ascertain their understanding of policies and procedures.
9. Assists employees to support policies and achieve necessary changes.
10. Uniformly enforces policies and procedures.
11. Maintains two-way communication with employees and fair administration of personnel policies.
12. Documents employee problems in personnel files.
13. Directs the Agency’s ongoing functions.
14. Monitors budget hours and does not exceed allowance each year.
15. Monitors equipment abuse and takes steps to keep it to a minimum.
16. Evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of the Agency.
17. Uses statistical data to determine quality and quantity of services.
18. Maintains compliance with applicable federal, state, accrediting bodies and local rules and regulations.
19. Supervises all business affairs.
20. Develops, implements and evaluates financial policies and procedures and records.
21. Develops, implements and evaluates budget plan and cost control policies and procedures.
22. Develops and implements salary program within approved policies and procedures.
23. Participates in personal professional growth and development.
24. Plans and directs operations to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate care and services.
25. Fiscal planning, budgeting and management.
26. Recruits employees and retains qualified personnel to maintain appropriate staffing levels by employing qualified staff.
27. Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication.
28. Ensures Agency personnel have current clinical information and current practices.
29. Evaluates services and programs.
30. Ensures staff development including orientation, in-service education and continuing education.
31. Coordinates with other program areas and management as appropriate.
32. Maintains current knowledge of local trends and issues.
33. Ensures that appropriate personnel qualifications and policies are developed and implemented.
34. Directs staff in performance of their duties including admission, discharge and provision of service to patients.
35. Assures appropriate staff supervision during all operating hours.
36. Appoints a similarly qualified alternate to be available at all times during operating hours in the absence of the Administrator.
37. Directs and monitors organizational Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities.

Working Environment

Works indoors in the Agency office.

Job Relationships

1. Supervised by: Governing Body

2. Workers Supervised: All home care staff

Risk Exposure

Low risk

Lifting Requirements

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

Ability to participate in physical activity.

Ability to work for extended periods of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.

Moderate lifting.

Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

RN

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