Regional Director Operations - Home Health

VitalCaring Group; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring Group in Lafayette, LA, is seeking a Regional Director of Operations for Home Health. You will lead day-to-day operations across multiple agencies, shape regional strategy, and ensure high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with clinical, sales, and HR leaders to drive census growth, manage budgets, and develop leaders. This is a high-visibility role requiring travel within the region and a hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; RN preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of home health leadership experience with multi-site or regional oversight.
• Experience managing budgets, analyzing financial performance, and driving operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple home health agencies, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high performance.
• Own regional quality & compliance, including survey readiness and regulatory adherence.
• Partner with clinical, sales, HR, and executive leadership to drive aligned outcomes; communicate performance & opportunities to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site operations

Budgeting & finance

Travel

Team development

Communication

RN preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Registered Nurse (RN) preferred

Job description

Regional Director Operations - Home Health

Lafayette,Louisiana, United States

Who We Are
Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has rapidly grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with more than 100 locations nationwide. Our growth is intentional - built on a commitment to exceptional patient care and a culture that invests deeply in our people.

At VitalCaring, we don’t just deliver care - we transform lives. Our team is driven by purpose, grounded in compassion, and united by a shared commitment to making every interaction meaningful. We foster an environment of support, accountability, and growth - because we know our people are the foundation of everything we achieve.

If you’re a strategic leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, driving results, and elevating care delivery, this is an opportunity to lead with real impact.

Why This Role Matters

As a Regional Director of Operations, you will own the performance, growth, and operational excellence of multiple home health locations. You’re not just managing branches—you’re shaping the future of care delivery across your region. This is a high-visibility leadership role with direct influence on patient outcomes, team engagement, and business success.

What You’ll Own

Operational Leadership & Execution

• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple home health agencies, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high performance
• Step in to support or directly manage branch operations when needed
• Drive accountability across local leadership, ensuring execution against priorities and goals
• Develop and execute regional strategies to drive census growth, market expansion, and operational scalability
• Partner closely with clinical and sales leaders to align on growth initiatives and performance targets
• Recruit, develop, and mentor Branch Directors and operational leaders
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and leadership development

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all locations are survey-ready and operating in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Lead quality assurance initiatives and proactively address performance gapsPartner with teams to continuously elevate patient care and outcomes
• Own regional financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management
• Analyze key performance metrics and implement strategies to improve profitability and efficiency

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with clinical, sales, HR, and executive leadership to drive aligned outcomes
• Communicate regional performance, insights, and opportunities to senior leadership

What Sets You Apart

• Proven ability to lead multi-site operations and drive measurable results
• Strong business acumen - you understand how operational decisions impact financial performance
• A hands-on leader who can zoom in and out - from strategy to execution
• Deep understanding of home health regulations and compliance requirements
• A natural coach and developer of people, with a passion for building strong teams

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; Registered Nurse (RN) preferred
• Minimum of 3+ years of home health leadership experience, with multi-site or regional oversight strongly preferred
• Experience managing budgets, analyzing financial performance, and driving operational improvements
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel regularly within your assigned region

Our Culture

At VitalCaring, our values guide everything we do:
Trustworthy. Capable. Compassionate. Proactive. Called.

We believe in empowering our leaders, investing in our people, and creating an environment where you can do your best work - while making a real difference.

Why Join VitalCaring

• High-impact leadership role with visibility and influence
• Opportunity to shape and grow a region
• Competitive compensation and performance-driven incentives

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.

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