Executive Director- Home Health

UnitedHealth Group; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Caretenders Home Health, a part of LHC Group and Optum, is seeking an Executive Director to lead the full home health agency operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

The role oversees projects, staffing, patient eligibility, and service planning while driving profitability and staff retention. Strong RN leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure with 1+ year supervisory or administrative experience in home healthcare.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle or public transit.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home health provider.
• Coordinate and complete projects to support immediate and long-range company objectives.
• Oversee patient eligibility, planning of services, and supervision of total home health care.
• Implement and maintain administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Enhance profitability and staff motivation/retention while assuring service quality.

Skills

Supervisory experience

RN licensure

Valid driver’s license

CPR certification (preferred)

Home care experience

Multitasking

Independent work

Strong communication

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Explore opportunities with Caretenders Home Health, a part of LHC Group. As part of the Optum family of businesses, we provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Executive Director, you will serve as the Administrator of the entire home health provider and is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations. 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

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure with 1+ years supervisory or administrative experience in a home healthcare or a related field
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Home care experience
• 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 $77,472 to $116,208 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidatesare required topass a drug test before beginning employment.