Director, Home Health Operations & Compliance

BAYADA Home Health Care; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Direct deposit and weekly pay

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Director to lead operations at our Gaithersburg, MD Medicare-certified Home Health office. The role requires healthcare administration expertise and strong regulatory knowledge.

The ideal candidate will oversee clinical and administrative operations, ensure Medicare PO compliance, and drive quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes across the agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare‑related field or current clinical licensure (RN/PT/OT) required; Master’s preferred.
• Active RN, PT, OT license in good standing (if applicable).
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure compliance with Medicare regulations and state/federal laws governing home health services.
• Manage all aspects of the agency’s clinical and administrative operations, including staff supervision, patient care coordination, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Ensure the agency maintains compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, accreditation standards, and payer requirements.
• Assist with clinical quality and performance improvement initiatives (QAPI), infection control, patient satisfaction, and outcomes tracking.
• Maintain continual survey readiness and lead the agency through state, CMS, and accrediting body inspections.
• Ensure appropriate supervision and support of clinical staff including RNs, PTs, OTs, SLPs, MSWs, HHAs, and administrative personnel.
• Monitor key operational metrics including admission rates, re‑hospitalizations, visit productivity, and clinician utilization.
• Collaborate with referral sources, physicians, hospitals, and community partners to support business development and census growth.
• Review and manage key financial indicators including PDGM performance, LUPAs, visit utilization, and reimbursements.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations for staff to maintain a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to CMS, state agencies, and accrediting bodies.
• Assist with internal audits and surveys and oversee corrective action plans following any deficiencies or citations.
• Contribute to long‑term strategic planning to improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
• Stay informed of trends in home health, value‑based purchasing, and evolving Medicare regulations to guide organizational readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Healthcare administration

Clinical coordination

Staff supervision

Performance improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Homecare Homebase

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Director to lead operations at our Gaithersburg, MD Medicare-certified Home Health office. The role requires healthcare administration expertise and strong regulatory knowledge.

The ideal candidate will oversee clinical and administrative operations, ensure Medicare PO compliance, and drive quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes across the agency.