Vitas Healthcare

Executive Director

Vitas Healthcare$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed physician, RN, licensed social worker, licensed therapist, or nursing home administrator with management experience in healthcare, or equivalent experience with at least two years in a supervisory role.
  • Bachelor's degree or similar expertise in hospice or healthcare operations and sales management.
  • 3+ years of progressive management experience in healthcare, with hospice experience preferred.
  • Proven ability to supervise and direct management personnel effectively.
  • Familiarity with healthcare business processes and systems, along with organizational change implementation.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and direct agency operations and strategic planning.
  • Ensure interdisciplinary care delivery while upholding ethical practices.
  • Oversee staff roles in patient admissions, discharges, and service provision.
  • Hire qualified personnel and facilitate their education and evaluation.
  • Maintain adequate supervision during service hours and support availability for staff.
  • Monitor compliance with federal and state laws, including Medicare regulations.
  • Manage conflict resolution and address complaints effectively.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of programs, services, and personnel.

Benefits

  • Company car for qualifying individuals.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance.
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
  • 401k plan with up to 4% employer matching, fully vested.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
Full Job Description
Executive Director

What You Must Have:
  • Be a licensed physician, RN, licensed social worker, licensed therapist, or licensed nursing home administrator with at least year of management or supervisor experience in a health-related setting, and an additional year of experience in a health related setting, such as stated under Experience; or have at least a high school diploma or a general equivalency degree with at least two years of management or supervisory experience in a health related setting, such as a home and community support services agency, hospital, nursing facility, hospice, outpatient rehabilitation center, psychiatric facility, or a licensed health care delivery setting providing services for individuals with functional disabilities.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and knowledge in hospice or healthcare operations and sales management
  • At least 3 years of progressive experience managing operations in healthcare, hospice preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct management personnel
  • Understanding of business processes and systems that support the healthcare industry
  • Experience in changing organizational processes to implement standard methods and practices
  • Must have an outstanding interpersonal, communication and presentation skills along with a strong executive presence
  • Knowledge of business management and a working knowledge of the Medicare Hospice Benefit preferred
  • Experience with EMR/Customer Relationship software is a plus
  • Current State Driver's License, reliable transportation and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance


Full Time Employee Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Company Car for qualifying individuals
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays
  • 401k with up to 4% employer matching - 100% vested
  • Tuition reimbursement


Essential Duties
  • Organize and direct Agency's ongoing functions, including operational and organizational planning, budgeting and monitoring progress toward operational and strategic goals
  • Ensure interdisciplinary care is provided while ethical business and clinical practice are maintained
  • Direct staff in performance of duties including admission, discharge, transfer, revocation and provision of services to patients
  • Employ qualified personnel and ensure adequate staff education and evaluation, including orientation, in-service, continuing education, competency testing and performance improvement.
  • Ensure appropriate staff supervision during all service hours and ensure support services are available to staff
  • Maintain knowledge of service systems in the community served by the agency and ensuring services provided are approved by the hospice
  • Ensure Agency operates in compliance with federal and state law
  • Manage conflict and complaint resolution
  • Implement and monitor effective budgeting and accounting system that promotes the health and safety of the agency's patients and monitors business operations to ensure financial stability
  • Evaluate program, services and personnel
  • Performance of other duties as required
  • Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

About Vitas Healthcare

Vitas Healthcare is a provider of end-of-life care services in the United States. The company was founded in 1978 by Hugh Westbrook and Esther Colliflower and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Vitas Healthcare provides hospice care, palliative care, and related services to patients with life-limiting illnesses. The company operates in 14 states and the District of Columbia and has over 200 locations. Vitas Healthcare is committed to providing compassionate care to patients and their families and has been recognized for its high-quality services.
Learn more about Vitas Healthcare
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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