Vice President, Health & Wellness

Bickford Senior Living; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bickford Senior Living seeks a Vice President of Health & Wellness to lead clinical oversight and improve resident care across assisted living communities. With substantial leadership responsibilities and a focus on compliance and strategic initiatives, this role requires a strong clinical background and experience in managing multiple communities.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Active RN license in at least one state.
• 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of assisted living regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor clinical standards.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide leadership to Divisional Directors of Health & Wellness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Oversight

Compliance Management

Team Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s degree in Nursing or Health Administration

Tools

EHR systems

Healthcare technology

Job description

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Bickford Senior Living provided pay range

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Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Location: Remote with 40% - 50% travel across communities in 9 states: Virginia, Ohio, Tennessee,

Position Summary

The Vice President of Health & Wellness is a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing resident care strategies and health & wellness standards across all assisted living communities. This role provides strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and operational support to a team of Divisional Directors of Health & Wellness to ensure the delivery of exceptional care, regulatory compliance, and consistent implementation of resident service initiatives.

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to Divisional Directors of Health & Wellness.
• Develop, implement, and monitor clinical and resident service standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality care and service delivery.
• Evaluate health and wellness programs and outcomes and implement improvements aligned with company objectives and industry best practices.
• Ensure branches meet all state and federal regulatory compliance requirements, including training, documentation, assessments, and care planning.
• Collaborate with Executive Directors and branch-based Health & Wellness Directors to support strong clinical operations and resident satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary clinical leader and escalation point for complex resident health situations, audits, and surveys.
• Partner with Branch Support to recruit, retain, train, and evaluate Divisional Directors of Health & Wellness and support ongoing clinical education initiatives across all branches.
• Analyze clinical metrics and data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement across the organization.
• Provide on-site support, training, and guidance to communities, including survey preparation, new branch openings, and leadership transitions as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of assisted living industry standards, state regulations, and best practices in senior healthcare.
• Leverage health technology platforms—including EHRs, fall detection systems, remote monitoring tools, and AI-driven dashboards—to drive proactive care interventions and improve clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or related field preferred.
• Active RN license in at least one of the states served (multi-state licensure preferred).
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in senior living, long-term care, or assisted living settings.
• Proven experience managing clinical teams across multiple locations or regions.
• Strong knowledge of assisted living regulations across multiple states.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel 40% - 50% of the time.

Preferred Skills

• Experience scaling clinical programs across multi-state senior living portfolios.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and develop clinical leaders.
• Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems and quality assurance frameworks.
• Proficient in utilizing healthcare technology, including electronic health records (EHR), care coordination software, telehealth platforms, and data analytics tools to inform decision-making and monitor clinical performance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Health Care Provider, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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