Floating Executive Director

Wallick Communities; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay-on-Demand

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

Paid parental leave

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wallick Communities is seeking a Floating Executive Director to oversee operations across communities while the permanent Executive Director position is vacant. You will lead care, leasing, maintenance, and customer service, ensuring regulatory compliance and excellent resident satisfaction during openings and transitions.

Expect cross-regional assignments with strong emphasis on occupancy and team engagement.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nursing Home Administrator or equivalent with state licensure.
• 3,000 hours direct operational responsibility for a senior housing facility, health care facility, residential care facility, adult care facility or group home licensed by the state.
• 100 credit hours of post high school education in gerontology or health care.
• Has a bachelor's degree.
• Is a licensed health care professional (Occupational or Physical Therapist, Physician, Physician's Assistant, RN or LPN, Social Worker, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Serve as Interim Executive Director with full operational authority during vacancies and openings.
• Provide temporary or extended leadership support during transitions such as vacancies, vacations, or leaves of absence.
• Mentor and coach new or developing Executive Directors across communities.
• Floating up to 100% as needed, with typical assignments 2–6 weeks across regions; expenses reimbursed.
• Oversee staff training, regulatory compliance, and resident services to maintain quality and occupancy.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Job description

Description

Floating Executive Director

Location: Wallick Senior Living Communities

Make a Difference—And Own Your Future

The Floating Executive Director has oversight and accountability for the operations of the community while the Executive Director role is vacant. The Floating Executive Director leads a team of direct reports who are responsible for care, leasing, property maintenance, customer service, and family and resident satisfaction while the search for a permanent ED is taking place.

This role carries full operational authority while serving as Interim Executive Director, including budget approvals, staffing decisions, and regulatory compliance oversight.

Performance will be evaluated based on key metrics such as occupancy rates, resident satisfaction, staff retention, and compliance outcomes.

The Floating Executive Director will also assist in the opening of new communities.

The Floating Executive Director leads by example, develops and fosters a diverse, inclusive, and engaging place to work and live. The leader will be accountable for absolute excellence within the community.

A Career with Wallick Senior Living Means…

• A Unique Approach to Senior Living: Our associates power Wallick’s approach to senior living that goes beyond care to ensure our residents live their best lives through meaningful activities, delicious meals and round-the-clock support.
• Pay-on-Demand: access your money as you earn it.
• Exceptional Benefit Package: Health, dental, vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting your new job. Other benefits like gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave.
• Supportive Culture and Rewarding Work: A team-oriented environment where associates make a meaningful impact by helping individuals maintain independence and quality of life.
• Resident Stories That Stay with You: From Maurine, who found an “instant family” to Evelyn, who recently celebrated her 105th birthday with us, our residents enjoy a sense of community that is created by you!
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and advancement opportunities within a company that invests in its people.
• Employee Owned, Resident Focused: As a 100% employee-owned company, your daily work (supporting our residents) also contributes to your financial future by sharing in our profitability.

What You’ll Do

Functions and Responsibilities:

• The Floating Executive Director will function as an Interim Executive Director based on business needs identified by Wallick, including serving in the ED role during new community openings to support the startup process.
• Provide temporary or extended leadership support during transitions such as vacancies, vacations, or leaves of absence.
• Support onboarding and integration of new Executive Directors.
• Mentor and coach new or developing Executive Directors to build leadership capacity across communities.
• Must be willing to Floating up to 100% of the time based on organizational need, with typical assignments ranging from 2 to 6 weeks across multiple regions. Floating expenses are reimbursed per company policy.
• Collaborate closely with Vice President of Operations to support high-priority initiatives and special projects.
• Take on multifaceted responsibilities, including oversight of teams, staff training, regulatory compliance, and direct support to community operations when necessary.
• Champion operational excellence by driving performance in areas such as resident satisfaction, team engagement, occupancy, and overall culture, in alignment with Wallick’s core values and strategic goals.
• When not serving in an Interim ED capacity, this individual will be assigned to communities requiring strategic operational support—particularly those facing financial or performance challenges.
• Ensure consistent implementation and monitoring of Wallick’s tools, systems, and compliance standards across assigned communities.
• Oversee all activities related to providing quality service to residents to include maintaining the facility, providing excellent food service, engaging activities, and a caring nursing staff.
• Utilize company systems including EHR, CRM, and budgeting platforms to ensure operational consistency and data-driven decision making.
• Ensure all resident relations issues are addressed promptly and satisfactorily by maintaining a strong line of communication with residents and their families, and outside partners.
• Actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring, resident engagement, and community culture.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator OR at least one of the following:
• 3,000 hours of direct operational responsibility for a senior housing facility, health care facility, residential care facility, adult care facility or group home licensed by the state
• 100 credit hours of post high school education in the field of gerontology or health care
• Has a bachelor's degree
• Is a licensed health care professional (Occupational or Physical Therapist, Physician, Physician's Assistant, RN or LPN, Social Worker, etc. Full list here:https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-3701-17-07.1)

• You bring a minimum5 years of previous experience as an Executive Director, leading an assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing community.
• You have proven experience implementing and fostering a culture of operational excellence within the community.
• You lead successful teams and deliver results that create great communities for our Seniors.

Wallick’s Mission & Values

At Wallick Communities, we believe in opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope for our residents, associates, and community. Our core values guide everything we do:

• Care – We show compassion and respect for everyone.
• Character – We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
• Collaboration – We work together to achieve more.

At Wallick, we celebrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEI+B) in our workplace and communities, creating an environment where associates feel welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to the great work they do every day.

For nearly 60 years, it has been at the core of our organization’s culture that all Wallick associates come to a safe and inclusive place to work. Wallick does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Join Us and Become an Employee-Owner!

*Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.