Regional Director of Operations

Description

Regional Director of Operations

• Regional Role Covering the State of Utah and Select Neighboring States (Frequent regional travel required)

Who We Are

Elevate Respiratory Therapy Group is a rapidly growing respiratory services provider focused on delivering high quality compassionate care in skilled nursing settings. We are building a modern respiratory therapy organization that values people first, strong clinical standards, and real work-life balance. With major growth planned across multiple markets in 2026, now is the perfect time to join early and grow with us as we expand.

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Role Summary

Lead regional operations for respiratory therapy services across a Utah-based portfolio of Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) . This is a hands-on leadership role with frequent regional travel. You'll partner with facility IDTs and Elevate teams to drive quality, compliance, culture, and growth - while keeping reimbursement clean and predictable.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Engagement & Relationships

• Visit each facility regularly (at least monthly); be the primary Elevate point of contact
• Build trust with Administrators, DONs, IDTs, and Elevate staff; remove friction quickly

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Manage to Key Compliance Indicators (KCIs)
• Facilitate weekly and month-end triple-check participation for documentation and billing readiness
• Oversee audits; coach corrective actions; uphold state/federal/Medicare requirements
• Ensure documentation timeliness & accuracy (progress notes, POCs, signatures, frequency adherence)

Culture & People Leadership

• Know every therapist’s strengths and growth areas; coach, recognize, and develop
• Celebrate milestones and run a monthly culture-building touchpoint with Elevate staff & IDT
• Champion safety; ensure regular safety huddles and follow-through on action items

Staffing & Development

• Recruit, onboard, and schedule RTs/support staff to align supply with clinical demand
• Run frequent 1:1s and performance check-ins; build a bench of future leaders
• Escalate major operational or compliance issues to the executive team promptly

Strategy & Growth

• Grow census and footprint through purpose-driven weekly outreach
• Deepen relationships with administrators, regionals, owners, and referral sources
• Track industry trends; translate insights into durable operating advantages

Communication & Reporting

• Provide concise, periodic updates on quality, compliance, growth, and financial health
• Broadcast wins and learning across the region; model Elevate's Core Values

Preferences

• Bachelor’s in healthcare admin, business, or related
• 3-5+ years in healthcare operations; multi-facility/SNF experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of healthcare compliance, documentation, and reimbursement
• Evidence of driving growth and improving margins without cutting corners
• Strong relationship builder; crisp communicator; data-literate operator
• Comfortable traveling frequently within the region

Working Conditions

• Frequent regional travel to SNFs
• Daily collaboration with facility leadership, IDTs, and Elevate teams
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and respect for patient privacy required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base + performance bonus tied to KCIs and growth metrics
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage (employee)
• 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays
• Real career growth in a scaling, mission-driven company

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Elevate Respiratory Therapy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected status.