Executive Director (LNHA)

Govig & Associates; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Govig & Associates partners with a respected healthcare organization to recruit a dynamic Nursing Home Administrator for a premier Rochester, MI skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. This leadership role demands hands-on oversight, strategic vision, and a focus on resident satisfaction and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have Michigan HFA license, proven success in post-acute operations, and a collaborative style that develops teams, drives quality, and sustains strong

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Nursing Home Administrator license.
• Proven success leading skilled nursing or post-acute rehab operations.
• Strong communication skills and responsiveness.
• Ability to motivate and hold teams accountable.
• Customer service mindset for residents and families.
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance and quality measures.
• Visible, approachable leadership focused on developing people.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the facility.
• Drive performance while upholding resident care and service.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Partner with clinical leadership to ensure quality outcomes.
• Build relationships with residents, families, referral sources, and community partners.
• Support census development, financial performance, and long-term success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Financial performance

Census development

Education

Michigan Nursing Home Administrator license

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established, respected healthcare organization to identify a dynamic, results-driven Nursing Home Administrator for a high-profile skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Rochester, MI.

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a modern, well-established community in one of Metro Detroit's most desirable markets, with strong operational support, an experienced leadership team, and opportunities for long-term career advancement.

About the Community

This modern skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility offers upscale accommodations, private suites, and a strong reputation within the surrounding community. Serving a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents, the facility benefits from a strong census, experienced department leadership, and an established market presence.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on, motivated leader who takes pride in operational excellence, exceptional customer service, and developing high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who understands the importance of building relationships with residents, families, staff, and the surrounding community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.
• Drive operational performance while maintaining high standards of resident care, satisfaction, and customer service.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative team environment.
• Maintain strong regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Partner closely with clinical leadership to ensure quality outcomes and consistent follow-through.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, families, referral sources, and community partners.
• Support census development, financial performance, and long-term operational success.

What We're Looking For

• Current Michigan Nursing Home Administrator license.
• Proven success leading skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation operations.
• Strong communication skills with a commitment to responsiveness and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and hold teams accountable.
• A customer service mindset and the ability to meet the expectations of a discerning resident and family population.
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance, quality measures, and financial performance.
• A visible, approachable leadership style with a passion for developing people and building a strong culture.