Home Health - Executive Director Reports To: Senior Vice President of Home Health
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position SummaryThe Executive Director, Home Health is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, financial stewardship, and clinical excellence across assigned home health operations. This role partners closely with the Senior Vice President (SVP), Home Health to execute organizational strategy, achieve growth objectives, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
The Executive Director drives operational performance, staff engagement, quality improvement, and business development initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and patient-centered care. The position serves as a key leader in advancing organizational goals, strengthening market presence, and ensuring sustainable growth within the home health division.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership - Collaborate with the SVP, Home Health to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Lead the execution of operational priorities and growth strategies across assigned regions, agencies, or service lines.
- Identify opportunities for service expansion, market development, and operational innovation.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to executive leadership regarding industry trends, regulatory changes, and operational opportunities.
- Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Operational Management - Provide oversight and direction for home health operations to ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), productivity metrics, patient outcomes, and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure consistency in operational workflows, policies, and standard practices across assigned locations.
- Partner with regional and agency leaders to address operational challenges and implement performance improvement plans.
- Drive operational efficiencies while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.
Clinical Quality & Regulatory Compliance - Ensure compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and payer regulations, including Medicare Conditions of Participation.
- Oversee quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, STAR ratings, HHCAHPS performance, and value-based care measures.
- Promote patient safety, risk mitigation, and adherence to evidence-based clinical practices.
- Monitor audit readiness and regulatory compliance activities.
- Lead corrective action initiatives related to survey findings, audits, and quality performance concerns.
Financial Management - Drive fiscal accountability through effective resource utilization and expense management.
- Support long-term financial planning and growth initiatives.
Business Development & Growth - Partner with business development teams to strengthen referral relationships and increase market share.
- Foster relationships with physicians, hospitals, health systems, accountable care organizations, and community partners.
- Champion strategies that support sustainable census growth and service excellence.
Leadership & Talent Development - Lead, mentor, and develop operational, clinical, and administrative leaders.
- Build high-performing teams through effective recruitment, succession planning, and leadership development.
- Promote employee engagement, retention, and professional growth.
- Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards.
- Foster an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture.
Stakeholder Engagement - Represent the organization with external stakeholders, referral partners, industry groups, and regulatory agencies.
- Collaborate with corporate departments including Clinical Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, Quality, and Business Development.
- Communicate organizational priorities and performance expectations effectively across all levels of leadership.
- Participate in executive meetings, strategic planning sessions, and board presentations as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Extensive knowledge of home health regulations, reimbursement methodologies, and clinical operations.
- Strong understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, accreditation standards, and value-based care models.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Excellent financial analysis and operational management skills.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to drive organizational change and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in healthcare technology platforms, EMRs, and data analytics.
Core Competencies - Clinical Quality & Compliance
- Decision-Making & Accountability
- Patient-Centered Leadership
Performance Expectations Success in this role will be measured by achievement of:
- Patient outcome and quality metrics.
- Census growth and market expansion goals.
- Revenue and EBITDA performance.
- Regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
- Employee engagement and retention metrics.
- Patient satisfaction and HHCAHPS scores.
- Productivity and operational efficiency targets.
- Leadership development and succession planning outcomes.
Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in nursing.
Licensure Active, state licensure as a registered nurse, or multi-state license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Current driver's license and BLS certification (Must be an in person course).
Experience Have at least a high school diploma or a general equivalency degree (GED) 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, intermediate care facility for persons with mental retardation or related conditions, or a licensed health care delivery setting providing services for individuals with functional disabilities. One year of experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting. Home health experience preferred.
Working Conditions Works in an office environment, promoting efficient functioning and coordination of all agency activities to insure the highest level of professional patient care. Ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
