Regional Vice President of Operations

Aston Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Group is seeking a Regional Vice President of Operations to oversee multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities in Florida, accountable for regional P&L, budgets, and growth. The role emphasizes cost control, quality-of-care, staff development, and strong leadership across sites.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in skilled nursing operations and at least 5 years in regional multisite leadership, plus an active Florida Nursing Home Administrator license and a related bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in skilled nursing operations.
• 5+ years of regional multisite leadership overseeing five or more centers.
• Active Florida Nursing Home Administrator license is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Proven track record in improving healthcare service quality, increasing census, and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leadership of multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities and ensure quality of care and service.
• Create and manage budgets; implement cost-saving initiatives; develop revenue strategies.
• Train, supervise, and mentor facility leadership; monitor clinical staffing levels.
• Lead business development to grow census; evaluate regional KPIs and P&L; align strategies with leadership.
• Recruit, hire, and support Facility Administrators and Regional Administrators; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare operations

Budget management

Staff mentorship

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Florida Nursing Home Administrator license

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

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.