Clinical Director

UnitedHealth Group; Springdale (AR); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Elite Home Health, a part of LHC Group, is seeking a Clinical Director to oversee the patient care operations of the home health facility. You will coordinate projects, review patient referrals, plan services, and supervise total home health care.

You will implement administrative practices, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and strive to improve agency profitability while motivating and retaining qualified staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates assigned projects supporting immediate and long-range objectives.
• Manages eligibility of patients referred to home care; plans services and supervises total home health care.
• Implements administrative practices and policies ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Enhances agency profitability while motivating and retaining qualified staff.
• Ensures CMS and state regulations are followed in nursing supervision.
• Acts as liaison with management and other departments across the company.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

RN licensure in state of practice

PT/OT/SLP license

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Explore opportunities with Elite Home Health, 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 ofCaring. 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

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

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

Benefits

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 $71,136 to $106,704 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.