Executive Director of Ops

Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Executive Director of Operations you will be responsible for the overall operational, financial, and clinical performance of assigned care center(s). This role provides strategic direction and leadership to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, achievement of key performance metrics, and execution of business development initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Ensures care center is compliant with all regulations, laws, policies, and procedures. 

• Educates all staff members about state, federal and accreditation requirements (as applicable)

• Ensures that all services are billed as provided to the proper payor source 

• Directs weekly business development and management team meetings with all appropriate staff and other members of the medical community to promote home care services

• Provides input, guidance and feedback related to marketing activities and agency marketing plans to ensure that goals for growth are met

• Assigns and directs staff with appropriate skills to perform duties

• Coaches, directs, and encourages staff through formal and informal means

• Analyzes work processes and makes suggestions for improvement

• Responsible for care center financial and clinical performance and delivery of key metrics within the established budget

• Responsible for employment decisions for direct report staff, including decisions to hire, fire, advance, promote or change status

• Monitors and evaluates employee performance

• Performs other related duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in business or a clinical‑related field 

• 5+ years of leadership or management experience in healthcare, home health, or hospice in lieu of a degree OR 3+ years of leadership or management experience in healthcare, home health, or hospice 

• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse or other healthcare professional in the assigned state 

• Master's degree in business or a clinical‑related field 

• Current home health experience 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $101,250.00 to $123,750.00 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.