Medical Equipment Operations Area Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join a Leader in Home Healthcare

At Rotech Healthcare Inc ., we’re more than a medical equipment provider—we’re a trusted partner in patient care. As a national leader in ventilators, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, wound care, diabetic solutions, and other home medical equipment, we empower patients to manage their health from the comfort of home.

With hundreds of locations across 45 states, our team delivers high-quality products, exceptional service, and compassionate support that helps patients live more comfortably, independently, and actively. Whether you're a clinician, technician, or healthcare administrator, your work at Rotech directly improves lives.

Explore more about our mission and services at Rotech.com.

Responsibilities

Lead with Purpose. Drive Performance. Empower Teams.

Are you an experienced leader in respiratory home health or durable medical equipment (DME) operations? Rotech Healthcare Inc. is seeking a results-driven Area Manager to oversee multi-site operations, financial performance, and team development across a defined region. In this high-impact role, you’ll be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing profitability, and leading a team of Location Managers and clinical staff. If you have a strong background in healthcare operations, P&L accountability, and team leadership—this is your opportunity to make a difference in patients’ lives while advancing your career.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.)

• Oversee operations across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with company standards and healthcare regulations (JCAHO, DOT, OSHA, etc.)
• Lead and develop Location Managers, driving accountability, performance, and patient-centered service
• Manage area-level P&L , budgets, staffing, inventory, and equipment utilization
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including medical billing and reimbursement guidelines
• Collaborate with sales and clinical teams to meet service goals and improve patient outcomes
• Implement company initiatives, tools, and protocols to enhance operational efficiency
• Monitor KPIs, A/R performance, and project deadlines across the region
• Serve as a key liaison between field operations and executive leadership
• Performs other duties as assigned

Travel

• Travel up to 70% of the time
• Must reside within 75 miles of one of the locations supported and maintain an office within the Area as agreed upon with Division level management for non-travel days

• Join a national leader in home respiratory care and medical equipment
• Lead with autonomy while making a measurable impact on patient care
• Competitive compensation, car reimbursement, and full benefits package
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for advancement

Ready to lead a region that delivers care where it matters most—at home? Apply today and help shape the future of home healthcare.

Qualifications

Employment is contingent on

• Background check (company-wide). Results will not be used automatically to disqualify individuals. Instead, the Company will conduct an individualized assessment that considers the duties of the position, the nature and timing of the offense, and any evidence of rehabilitation, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Drug screen ( when applicable for the position )
• Compliance with healthcare facility credentialing process ( when applicable for the position )
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Required Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Three years related experience, required
• Previous supervisory experience, required

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• Proven experience in home healthcare , respiratory services , or DME operations
• Strong background in multi-site management , P&L ownership , and team leadership
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance, reimbursement, and regulatory standards

Skills and Competencies

• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
• Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Multi-task along with attention to detail
• Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
• Work independently and as part of a team

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

• Email transmission and communication
• Internet navigation and research
• Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
• Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet

Physical Demands

• Lifting may be required at times
• Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
• Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork