Area Vice President of Operations Hospice - Amedisys, Inc.

Responsible for the management and oversight of company resources within the assigned geographic area.Responsible for care center performance according to approved policies, procedures and standards. Responsible for long range planning, operational processes and fiscal viability of assigned care centers.

Responsibilities:

1. Works in conjunction with the SVP Operations and Corporate Finance Department to establish care centers revenue and budget goals.

2. Monitors Profit & Loss statements and makes adjustments to operations, staffing and expenses accordingly.

3. Partners with Business Development (BD) personnel to meet admission and revenue goals. Participates in sales and marketing activities.

4. Provides support, direction and monitors the performance of the Directors of Operations within area of responsibility.

5. Maintains the reputation of the agencies in the communities the agencies serve, and in state and national organizations.

6. Works closely with region clinical and business development support staff to ensure Clinical, BD and Operational excellence.

7. Responsible for care centers financial performance and monitoring performance to budget. Organizes and directs all of the care center functions and participates on the budget committee.

8. Implements budget and accounting systems and maintains fiscal controls.

9. Oversees and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies and requirements of third party payers. Ensures final audits/billings are completed timely and in compliance with payer requirements.

10. Oversees implementation of the EMR record and reporting systems to ensure proper service control and measurement of program outcome.

11. Ensures evaluation of all agency programs and staff.

12. Takes an active part in local, state and national health committees and functions.

13. Monitors and evaluates employee performance. Holds employees accountable for the attainment of defined goals and objectives. Executes effective performance redirection when needed. Develops employees through coaching, mentoring, and formal/on the job training and development opportunities.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required

• Degree in health administration or related field
• Five (5+) years of supervisory and administrator experience in a home health, hospice or related health program.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulations and reimbursements in home health care.
• Demonstrates expertise in personnel management, leadership, and financial management.

Preferred

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Physical Therapist

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.