Clinical Director

UnitedHealth Group; Lafayette (LA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Acadian HomeCare of Lafayette, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Clinical Director to oversee home health patient care operations in Lafayette. You will coordinate projects, manage eligibility of referrals, and implement administrative practices ensuring regulatory compliance while driving profitability and staff retention.

Primary responsibilities include supervising nursing services, ensuring CMS/state compliance, and aligning agency goals with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in-state (or PT/OT/SLP) as applicable.
• Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance; access to a dependable vehicle.
• LA-specific: RN with three years of clinical RN experience, including one year in home health.
• Preferred CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• 1+ years supervisory/management experience in home health or related healthcare setting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently with good communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct patient care operations of the home care facility.
• Coordinate and complete projects to support company objectives and staff development.
• Ensure eligibility review of patients referred to home care and plan services.
• Maintain administrative practices and policies to comply with state and federal regulations.
• Enhance agency profitability and motivate/retain qualified staff while ensuring service quality.
• Act as liaison with management and other departments across the company.

Skills

RN licensure

Driver's license

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Job description

Explore opportunities with Acadian HomeCare of Lafayette, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Clinical Director, you will oversee and direct the patient care operations of the home care facility. This includes: coordinating and completing assigned projects to effectively support the immediate and long range objectives of the company; oversight of the eligibility of patients referred to home care services, planning for the services to be provided to patients and supervising their total home health care; implementing and maintaining administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and policies which assure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations; enhancing the profitability of the agency; and providing motivation and retention of a qualified staff and assure the quality of services delivered. This position also acts as a liaison with management staff and other departments throughout the company.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and completes assigned projects to effectively support the immediate and long-range objectives of the company
• Oversees the eligibility of patients referred to home care services, planning for the services to be provided to patients and supervising their total home health care
• Implements and maintains administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and policies which assure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Enhances the profitability of the agency; and providing motivation and retention of a qualified staff and assure the quality of services delivered
• All CMS and state regulations must be followed regarding supervision of nursing services
• If Clinical Director is not an RN, Executive Director/Administrator or Patient Care Manager must be designated as supervising RN for nursing services unless state regulations dictate otherwise

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

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Required Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice or PT/OT/SLP, must have current applicable license in the state
• Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

State Specific Requirements:

• LA:
  • Registered Nurse with three years of clinical experience as RN
    • One year of which must be full-time employment in direct patient care in a home health setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• 1+ years of supervisory and/or management experience in home health setting or related healthcare setting
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $67,392 to $101,088 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.