Regional Vice President of Operations

Unity Health Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Leadership development

Job summary

Unity Health Group seeks a Regional Vice President of Operations in the Tampa Bay area to lead multiple skilled nursing facilities. You will oversee budgets, drive cost-saving and revenue strategies, and mentor Executive Directors to achieve high performance and census growth.

Required is a Florida Nursing Home Administrator license with 10+ years of skilled nursing experience and 5+ years in multisite regional leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in skilled nursing operations.
• At least 5 years of regional multisite leadership overseeing five or more care centers.
• Active Florida Nursing Home Administrator license.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of leadership for multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Develop, manage, and adhere to regional budgets and revenue strategies.
• Train and supervise facility leaders; monitor clinical staffing levels.
• Drive census growth through business development and market strategy.
• Foster workforce development and high employee retention.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; regular site visits.
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership teams to expand programs and community presence.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Communication

Staff mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

OVERVIEW:

The Regional Vice President of Operations is a senior field leadership role with oversight of multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities. This position is responsible for regional P&L and is accountable for achieving company objectives related to cost, productivity, leadership, customer service, profits, and growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role involves overseeing the leadership of multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities and ensuring that the quality of care and service delivered meets the highest standards. The Regional Vice President will be responsible for creating and adhering to assigned budgets, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and developing revenue strategies. They will train and manage facility leadership, ensure that clinical staffing levels are monitored and maintained, and participate in business development efforts to consistently grow census.

The position is accountable for fostering a culture of employee retention through a focus on quality workforce development, customer service, and operational excellence. The Vice President will analyze regional KPIs and P&L statements to identify performance gaps and opportunities, while establishing and executing effective business strategies in collaboration with leadership teams to enable profitable growth. Leadership development is key to the role—cultivating confidence and inspiring passion in market leaders is a critical expectation.

Sound communication and motivational techniques are essential, along with the ability to create and manage programs for staff supervision, counseling, and corrective action when necessary. Responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, supervising, and training Executive Directors/Nursing Home Administrators. Support for regional staff across clinical, financial, marketing, and HR functions is expected to ensure appropriate resources and assistance are provided.

The Vice President must ensure that all regional facilities comply with local, state, and federal regulations related to nursing home administration. Regular meetings and site visits with Executive Directors are required to maintain effective supervision, communication, and operational monitoring. The role also includes collaboration with marketing teams to strategize around census expansion and program promotion, resolution of hotline calls, and maintaining the highest level of honesty and integrity in all professional interactions. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in skilled nursing operations and at least 5 years of regional multisite leadership experience overseeing five or more care centers. An active Florida Nursing Home Administrator license is required, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. Candidates should have a proven track record in improving healthcare service quality, maximizing revenue, growing census, staff mentorship, expense control, and increasing resident satisfaction. Strong computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and excellent communication and presentation abilities are also necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role includes direct supervision of Facility Administrators and oversight of the overall facility operations, as well as Regional Administrators.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The position operates within a healthcare setting and requires regular walking throughout care centers. Exposure to viruses, diseases, and infections may occur, as well as potential encounters with traumatic situations, including psychiatric cases and deceased patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands of this role include the ability to move throughout properties and facilities to assess maintenance issues, plan repairs, and complete inspections. The role requires the ability to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into confined spaces. At times, the employee may need to stand, walk, sit, use hands for fine motor tasks, reach with arms, climb stairs, talk, or hear. Occasionally, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds may be necessary.

TRAVEL:

Up to 75% travel is expected in this role.