Regional Director of Operations — Travel-Heavy, Multi-Site

Aspire Senior Living; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Senior Living is seeking a Regional Director of Operations (LNHA/NHA) to oversee multiple skilled nursing and long-term care communities across Missouri. You will lead Administrators, drive regulatory compliance, and improve financial and census performance.

This role requires 5+ years LNHA/NHA experience, multi-site leadership, travel 70–80%, and a Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration or related field. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Current LNHA/NHA license in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years LNHA/NHA experience.
• Minimum 3 years multi-site or progressive operational leadership in long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, state surveys, reimbursement, and SNF operations.
• Demonstrated success improving financial, regulatory, operational, and quality outcomes.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel approximately 70–80% throughout the region

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support Administrators and facility leadership teams.
• Monitor operational, financial, census, labor, and quality performance.
• Conduct routine facility visits and develop performance improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, OSHA, HIPAA, and company requirements.
• Support communities through surveys, investigations, and regulatory reviews.
• Partner with Clinical Leadership to improve quality outcomes and survey readiness.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain strong facility leaders.
• Partner with HR on employee relations, leadership development, retention, and succession planning.
• Analyze financial and operational metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive census, occupancy, labor management, and financial performance.
• Implement company initiatives and operational best practices throughout the region.
• Communicate regional performance and priorities to executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Problem-solving

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Aspire Senior Living is seeking a Regional Director of Operations (LNHA/NHA) to oversee multiple skilled nursing and long-term care communities across Missouri. You will lead Administrators, drive regulatory compliance, and improve financial and census performance.

This role requires 5+ years LNHA/NHA experience, multi-site leadership, travel 70–80%, and a Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration or related field. Equal Opportunity Employer.