Hospice Executive Director

Optum; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Baptist Hospice, part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, seeks an Executive Director to oversee operations of the home health provider. You will coordinate projects to support short- and long-range company goals, ensure patient eligibility, plan services, and supervise all home health activities.

This role requires current RN licensure and leadership experience; MS-specific administrator qualifications apply. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure with 1+ years supervisory or administrative experience in home health care.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• State MS-specific eligibility criteria for administrators.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete assigned projects to support immediate and long-range objectives of the company.
• Oversee the eligibility of patients referred to home care services, planning for services and supervising total home health care.
• Implement and maintain administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Enhance profitability of the agency; motivate and retain a qualified staff and assure quality of services delivered.

Skills

RN license

Supervisory experience

Home health care

Job description

Explore opportunities with Baptist Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. 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

State Specific Requirements

• MS:
  • Must be one of the following:
  • An individual with a baccalaureate degree and at least 1 year of administrative experience in home health care or in a related health provider program occurring within the last 3 years
  • An incumbent administrator as of July 1, 1981
  • An individual with a minimum of 3 years of administrative experience in a health-related field, 1 year of which shall be full-time in a home health setting, occurring within the last 3 years

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 make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is 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.

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