Director, Home Health

WesleyLife; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WesleyLife seeks a Director of Home Health to plan, direct, and coordinate home health programs. You will drive census growth, oversee budgeting, and maintain high quality care through strategic planning and collaboration with senior leadership.

Ideal candidates bring RN or higher, strong leadership in health services, and a track record of regulatory compliance and program development in home health. This role is based in Des Moines, IA, with a focus on growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Licensed physician, registered nurse, or undergraduate degree; supervisory/administrative experience in home health care.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Iowa is highly preferred.
• At least five years in home health with at least three years leading a multidisciplinary team.
• Business development experience with census/revenue growth.
• Experience in operational, strategic, and budgetary planning and implementation.
• Valid unrestricted Iowa driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Establish strategic direction with senior leadership and implement plans to achieve goals focusing on quality, compliance and finances.
• Oversee compliance and management activities of the Home Health Department.
• Ensure regulatory requirements and policies are met; ensure survey readiness and success.
• Collaborate with programs, departments, and communities to meet WesleyLife clients' needs.
• Partner with Home Health sales team to identify service growth opportunities using market data.
• Develop innovative approaches to maximize quality of services offered.
• Evaluate satisfaction, quality, and performance measures continuously.
• Develop and manage processes to increase effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Develop and manage the budget with WesleyLife leadership and teams.
• Ensure regulatory information and licensure/funding applications are completed on time.
• Manage home health team including interviewing, selecting, performance reviews, and timekeeping.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education

Licensed physician

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Undergraduate degree

Iowa driver license

Job description

Position Summary

The Director of Home Health plans, directs, and coordinates WesleyLife Home Health programs and services. This role ensures WesleyLife Home Health achieves census targets and business growth outcomes through effective business planning, marketing strategies, and financial goals with deditcated revenue and expense management.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• In collaboration with senior leadership, this role will establish strategic direction and creates and implements plans to achieve stated goals. Strategies and goals will focus on high levels of quality, compliance, and financial goals.
• Oversee compliance and management activities of the Home Health Department.
• Ensure the department meets or exceeds regulatory requirements, applicable laws, organizational policies, and ethical standards. Responsible for survey readiness and overall success.
• Closely collaborate with other programs, departments, and communities to assess and meet the needs of WesleyLife clients/patients.
• Partner with the WesleyLife At Home sales team to use appropriate market intelligence and relevant data to identify service growth opportunities in current and new market areas.
• Develop innovative and unique approaches that ensure the highest possible quality of services are offered.
• Continuously evaluate satisfaction, quality, and performance measures.
• Develop and implement processes to increase effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Develop and manage the budget in collaboration with WesleyLife leadership and team members.
• Ensure regulatory information, licensure/funding applications, and related materials are completed on time and accurately.
• Manage home health team including interviewing, selecting, and terminating team members; manages performance; monitors productivity and addresses quality and productivity issues; completes performance reviews on time; and manages timekeeping.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Licensed physician, registered nurse, or undergraduate degree; and experience in health service administration, with at least one year of supervisory or administrative experience in home health care or a related health care program.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa is highly preferred.
• At least five years of home health work experience with a minimum of three years of leadership experience directing a multidisciplinary team are highly preferred.
• Business development experience with demonstrable success as shown through census/revenue growth.
• Experience in operational, strategic, and budgetary planning and implementation.
• Valid unrestricted Iowa driver's license.

Why Choose WesleyLife?

At WesleyLife, you're not just starting a job - you're joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being, growth, and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults, we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.

WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Care's Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! We're committed to a workplace where every team member is seen, heard, and appreciated.

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We're excited to meet people who share our passion for service, wellness, and community.