Hospice Branch Director

Elara Caring; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

1:1 patient care

Tuition reimbursement for full-time

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Branch Director – Hospice in Mentor, OH to lead operations and ensure high-quality patient care in a home-based setting.

You will oversee branch financials, staffing, regulatory compliance, and strategic account development, reporting to the Area Vice President. A strong background in hospice, leadership, and MS Office is required; a Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Hospice experience.
• RN license in state of operations that is current and unrestricted preferred.
• Previous leadership/management experience within a Home Health/Hospice environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Previous experience with Homecare HomeBase is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the financial performance of branches falling within the Branch Director’s provider number and implements an effective budgeting and accounting system that promotes the health and safety of the agency’s patients.
• Ensures adequate staffing levels at branch locations to meet patient needs.
• Ensures compliance with current Medicare, Medicaid, and third‑party reimbursement regulations and changes; identifies and reports potential payment/coverage problems.
• Supervises and coordinates utilization review activities.
• Participates in strategic development of Key Accounts, including participation in weekly, monthly, and quarterly review meetings as needed.
• Ensures accuracy of all public information, materials, and activities.
• Maintains availability by phone as directed by company policy or regulatory requirement.
• Participates in on‑call rotations as scheduled.
• Identifies need for changes in program and services, develops proposals for consideration by Area Vice President or other supervisors, as appropriate.
• Investigates complaints and problems, ensures problem resolution and correction of deficiencies, and reports results to the Area Vice President.

Skills

Hospice experience

Leadership/Management

MS Office Suite

Staffing management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration or Nursing

RN license (preferred)

Tools

Homecare HomeBase

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description

Branch Director - Hospice

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission, and this means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Branch Director – Hospice. Being part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Work autonomy and flexible schedules
• 1:1 patient care
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

As a Branch Director – Hospice you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Oversees the financial performance of branches falling within the Branch Director’s provider number and implements an effective budgeting and accounting system that promotes the health and safety of the agency’s patients.
• Ensures adequate staffing levels at branch locations to meet patient needs.
• Ensures compliance with current Medicare, Medicaid, and third‑party reimbursement regulations and changes; identifies and reports potential payment/coverage problems.
• Supervises and coordinates utilization review activities.
• Participates in strategic development of Key Accounts, including participation in weekly, monthly, and quarterly review meetings as needed.
• Ensures accuracy of all public information, materials, and activities.
• Maintains availability by phone as directed by company policy or regulatory requirement.
• Participates in on‑call rotations as scheduled.
• Identifies need for changes in program and services, develops proposals for consideration by Area Vice President or other supervisors, as appropriate.
• Investigates complaints and problems, ensures problem resolution and correction of deficiencies, and reports results to the Area Vice President.

What is Required?

• 5+ years Hospice experience
• RN license in state of operations that is current and unrestricted preferred
• Previous leadership/management experience within a Home Health/Hospice environment
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Previous experience with Homecare HomeBase is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage operations, financials, and work within a matrixed environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing or related field is preferred

You will report to the Area Vice President.

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Pay & Benefit Information

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

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