Vice President, M&A and De Novo Integrations

RiseMe; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Vice President, M&A and De Novo Integrations to lead acquisitions, new market launches, and strategic initiatives driving growth across the organization.

The role requires a strong background in healthcare operations, collaboration with executives, and the ability to guide teams through complex integrations while aligning with operational and financial goals. Travel ~10% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, M&A integration, corporate development, program management, or a related area.
• Experience leading complex M&A integrations, De Novo launches, and large-scale strategic initiatives.
• Experience partnering with executive leaders, leading teams, and working across multiple markets or business units.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% as needed.
• Home health, hospice, or other multi-site healthcare experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Homecare Homebase or other healthcare technology platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of acquisitions, De Novo launches, and other enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Develop integration and launch plans with clear timelines, responsibilities, risks, and measures of success.
• Partner with executive leaders and teams across Operations, Business Development, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Clinical, Compliance, Legal, Sales, and Marketing.
• Serve as a key contact for acquired organizations and De Novo leaders, supporting a smooth transition into Elara Caring.
• Lead and develop a team that supports integrations, new launches, and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee launch readiness and help ensure new operations meet their operational, financial, clinical, employee, and growth goals.
• Establish processes, tools, and reporting that support consistent execution as Elara Caring grows.
• Identify barriers, guide decisions, and keep teams accountable for progress.
• Support change management, employee engagement, and the adoption of Elara Caring systems and processes.
• Plan the transition of integrated businesses and new operations to their ongoing operational leaders.

Skills

Leadership

M&A integration

De Novo launches

Strategic initiatives

Executive collaboration

Travel readiness

Healthcare operations

Homecare Homebase

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Homecare Homebase

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care.

Each team member has a part to play in this mission. As our Vice President, M&A and De Novo Integrations, you’ll help bring new teams and services into Elara Caring. You’ll lead integrations, new market launches, and strategic initiatives that support our growth and help us serve more patients at home.

To continue delivering exceptional care, we need a leader who can bring people together, turn plans into action, and guide teams through change. Are you one of them?

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference.
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance
• Fleet vehicles available, per company policy

As an Elara Caring Vice President, M&A and De Novo Integrations, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of acquisitions, De Novo launches, and other enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Develop integration and launch plans with clear timelines, responsibilities, risks, and measures of success.
• Partner with executive leaders and teams across Operations, Business Development, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Clinical, Compliance, Legal, Sales, and Marketing.
• Serve as a key contact for acquired organizations and De Novo leaders, supporting a smooth transition into Elara Caring.
• Lead and develop a team that supports integrations, new launches, and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee launch readiness and help ensure new operations meet their operational, financial, clinical, employee, and growth goals.
• Establish processes, tools, and reporting that support consistent execution as Elara Caring grows.
• Identify barriers, guide decisions, and keep teams accountable for progress.
• Support change management, employee engagement, and the adoption of Elara Caring systems and processes.
• Plan the transition of integrated businesses and new operations to their ongoing operational leaders.

What is Required?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, M&A integration, corporate development, program management, or a related area.
• Experience leading complex M&A integrations, De Novo launches, and large-scale strategic initiatives.
• Experience partnering with executive leaders, leading teams, and working across multiple markets or business units.
• Strong healthcare operations, financial,program leadership, and change management skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% as needed.
• Home health, hospice, or other multi-site healthcare experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Homecare Homebase or other healthcare technology platforms is preferred.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail].

Pay & Benefit Information:

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify:

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