PACE Center Manager

Empath Health; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Empath Health's PACE program in Pinellas Park, FL seeks a compassionate Center Manager to lead day center staff and coordinate interdisciplinary care for seniors. You will supervise CNAs and allied team members, drive care planning, and ensure high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes staff development, budgeting oversight, and strong collaboration with leadership to maintain compliance and exceptional patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; 5–7 years in management in high-volume healthcare.
• 2–3 years progressive leadership experience preferred.
• Florida professional license (RN/Social Work/Therapy) preferred.
• Knowledge of older adult needs and geriatric care.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
• Competency assessments on hire and annually.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with insurance and reliable transportation.
• Experience in quality/compliance or managed care/capitated programs.
• Background in Nursing, Social Work, Therapy, Dietetics, Gerontology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day center staff, CNAs, and other assigned team members.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning, family meetings, and participant support services.
• Manage staff hiring, onboarding, scheduling, evaluations, and performance management.
• Partner with leadership to oversee budgets, compliance, and operational standards.
• Act as liaison between PACE disciplines, departments, external providers, and families.

Skills

Associate degree

Mgmt experience

Healthcare admin

Older adult care

Leadership skills

Competency assessments

Driver's license

Quality/compliance

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in related field

Tools

RN license

Nursing/SW/Gerontology background

Job description

PACE, a member of Empath Health is searching for a compassionate and detail-oriented Center Manager to join our interdisciplinary PACE team in Pinellas Park, FL. The Center Manager will provide comprehensive medical and social services that allow seniors to remain safe and independent in their communities. As part of our leadership team, you will make a direct impact on the lives of older adults and their families while helping shape the future of integrated senior care.

What is PACE?

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a unique care model designed to help older adults remain independent and safe in their own homes.

• Relationship-Based Care with Real Impact: Build lasting connections with participants, supporting their independence and mobility—this is a meaningful alternative to inpatient rehab or traditional outpatient care.
• Team-Driven, Preventive Focus: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other clinicians in a true interdisciplinary care model focused on prevention and holistic well-being.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise day center staff, CNAs, and other assigned team members.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care planning, family meetings, and participant support services.
• Manage staff hiring, onboarding, scheduling, evaluations, and performance management.
• Partner with leadership to oversee budgets, compliance, and operational standards.
• Act as liaison between PACE disciplines, departments, external providers, and families.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Fair, Competitive Pay: Your work has value, and we reward it.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement with company match.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life
• Growth That Lasts: Advance through education, training, and tuition reimbursement.
• A Mission That Matters: Join a team built on kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum Associate’s degree with 5–7 years of management experience in a fast-paced, high-volume healthcare environment. 2–3 years of progressive leadership experience required.
• Florida professional license (RN, Social Work, Therapy, etc.) preferred.
• Knowledge of the physical, mental, and social needs of older adults.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
• Successful completion of competency assessment upon hire and annually thereafter.
• Valid Florida driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Experience in quality/compliance or managed care/capitated programs.
• Professional background in Nursing, Social Work, Therapy, Dietetics, Gerontology, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and drive quality outcomes.

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

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