Vice President of Operations

GT Independence, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

GT Independence is a national, family-owned organization supporting thousands of individuals across the U.S. We help people live independently through self-directed home and community-based care, fostering trust, collaboration and continuous learning.

The Vice President of Operations is a remote, national leadership role responsible for scalable operations, regulatory compliance, and growth across multiple states, reporting to the executive team and developing regional Directors of Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Human Services, or related field (required).
• Master’s degree preferred or equivalent senior‑level operational leadership experience.
• 8+ years of progressive operations leadership experience, including senior or executive roles.
• Proven success leading multi‑state or national operations in regulated environments.
• Strong background in home care, home health, personal care, fiscal intermediary services, or similar industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable operational frameworks, workflows, and best practices.
• Monitor regional performance and lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop regional Directors of Operations and senior leaders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and program‑specific regulations and manage audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Human Services, or related field

Master’s degree preferred or equivalent senior-level operational leadership experience

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $200,000 USD to $300,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Vice President of Operations (National)

Remote | National Leadership Role

Make a Difference. Lead at Scale.

At GT Independence, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a mission‑driven organization dedicated to helping individuals live independently through self‑directed home and community‑based care. Recognized nationally as a great place to work, we foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous learning—where leaders are empowered to make a meaningful impact every day.

Position Overview

The Vice President of Operations is a high‑impact national leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, service quality, and sustainable growth across multiple states and regions. This role provides strategic oversight for complex, highly regulated operations within GT Independence’s fiscal intermediary and self‑direction programs, while leading and developing regional Directors of Operations and senior leaders.

Partnering closely with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams, the Vice President ensures consistent service delivery, regulatory compliance, and operational scalability while supporting the organization’s long‑term strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

National Operational Leadership

• Develop, standardize, and implement scalable operational frameworks, workflows, and best practices.
• Monitor regional performance and lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex or high‑risk operational issues.

Strategic Planning & Growth

• Execute enterprise‑level strategic initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership on national growth strategies, new market expansion, and program launches.
• Establish, monitor, and analyze KPIs and performance dashboards to drive results.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop regional Directors of Operations and senior operational leaders.
• Build strong leadership pipelines, encourage accountability, and promote a culture of continuous learning.
• Support talent retention, succession planning, and organizational design efforts.

Quality, Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and program‑specific regulations.
• Partner with Compliance and Quality teams to mitigate risk and maintain audit readiness.
• Represent GT Independence with state agencies, partners, and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Human Services, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree preferred or equivalent senior‑level operational leadership experience.
• 8+ years of progressive operations leadership experience, including senior or executive roles.
• Proven success leading multi‑state or national operations in regulated environments.
• Strong background in home care, home health, personal care, fiscal intermediary services, or similar industries.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

This is a remote, national role with travel required based on business needs, including visits to state operations, partners, and key meetings.

Why Join GT Independence?

GT Independence is a national, family‑owned organization supporting thousands of individuals across the U.S. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible time off, and opportunities for growth—along with the chance to be part of meaningful work that truly changes lives.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Knowledge of administrative procedures

Expert

Expert

Expert

Proficient in MS Excel

Expert

Expert

Microsoft Office suite

Expert

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in General Business or related field.

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