Senior AVP, Hospice Operations - Multi-Site Leader

Gentiva; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Wellness Programs

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

Free CEUs

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking an Area Vice President of Hospice Operations to oversee 10 hospice branches and to drive excellent patient care across multiple markets. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, strategic growth, and high-quality care delivery, including supervision of executive directors and medical staff.

The AVP will lead operational strategy, manage finances, admissions, payroll, and quality assurance while engaging hospitals, physicians, and discharge planners to meet revenue targets

Qualifications

• Multi-site operational leadership experience preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in hospice or healthcare operations.
• 3+ years of direct healthcare services leadership preferred.
• Experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of hospice CoPs, CMS regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations across multiple hospice sites.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for surveys/audits.
• Develop and expand referral relationships with hospitals, SNFs, physicians, and discharge planners.
• Provide clinical oversight and ensure quality patient and family services.
• Lead executive directors, medical staff, volunteer programs, and interdepartmental teams to optimize care coordination and performance.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for the organization in the community and manage PR initiatives.
• Participate in ongoing quality assessment and improvement programs.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

RN degree

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related field

Tools

HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB)

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

EMR systems

Job description

Gentiva is seeking an Area Vice President of Hospice Operations to oversee 10 hospice branches and to drive excellent patient care across multiple markets. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, strategic growth, and high-quality care delivery, including supervision of executive directors and medical staff.

The AVP will lead operational strategy, manage finances, admissions, payroll, and quality assurance while engaging hospitals, physicians, and discharge planners to meet revenue targets