Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Obran Cooperative

Obran Health is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead and grow Obran Health’s Home & Community business from its current operations in California with a desire to grow to a national footprint. This role will provide strategic leadership, ensure operational excellence, and strengthen Obran’s culture as the employer of choice and exceptional clinical care. The CEO will work closely with the Board and senior leadership to steward the organization’s strategic growth while delivering sustainable profitability, compliance, and innovation in home health delivery, and championing a people‑first culture and embodying Obran’s cooperative values of shared leadership, collaboration, and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Champion all employees and clinicians to make Obran Health the employer of choice. Prioritize a great workplace culture.
• Develop and execute the strategic plan for Obran Health’s Home & Community business, aligning with cooperative values and long‑term growth goals.
• Oversee financial performance, including budget management, P&L accountability and operational efficiency.
• Build, mentor, and retain a strong leadership team to drive organizational success.
• Ensure compliance with all California and federal regulations governing home health agencies.
• Lead initiatives to improve patient outcomes, employee engagement, clinician satisfaction, retention and STAR rating.
• Standardize operational processes across agencies for scalability and quality outcomes.
• Partner with the Board to provide timely reporting, business reviews, and recommendations.
• Represent Obran Health with regulators, payers, and community stakeholders.
• Support growth strategies including potential integration of new service lines through M&A.
• Build partnerships with public health institutions, regulators, and community organizations to advance Obran’s role in progressive, cooperative healthcare.

Requirements

Must Haves

• 10+ years progressive leadership in home health, hospice, post‑acute, or healthcare operations. Minimum 5 years executive‑level experience.
• Clinical background OR Master’s degree and ability to be a home healthcare administrator.
• Strong knowledge of California home health regulatory and reimbursement environment.
• Proven record of driving profitability, retention, and operational excellence.
• Proven orientation to integrating best‑of‑breed technologies to advance operational, clinical and/or financial success.
• Exceptional leadership, financial, and communication skills.
• Visionary and empathetic leader, able to balance business performance with patient‑centered priorities.
• Located near Pleasanton (SF Bay Area) or Torrance (LA South Bay). Hybrid wfh 1 day/week, monthly travel up to ~20% to the other location.

Nice to Have

• Experience or knowledge of cooperatives, ESOPs, or self‑management; desire to proliferate worker‑centered models.
• Remote and hybrid team leadership across multiple locations.
• Clinical background (RN, PT, or related licensure).
• Experience integrating businesses through M&A.
• Experience overseeing multi‑site operations.
• Experience working with an international team.
• Background in public service or government health systems.
• Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field.
• Experience integrating AI tools into clinical operations.

Benefits

• Coverage of 100% of health, dental, and vision premiums.
• Optional participation in the Obran Cooperative Board and committees.
• Participation in profit sharing.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible and Unlimited PTO.

Compensation

Competitive base salary of $210–235K with potential to earn up to an additional 20% in performance‑based variable pay.

Mission

Obran Cooperative’s mission is to put the engines of business to work for humanity.

Vision

Obran will be the world's largest worker‑cooperative conglomerate. We exist to grow profitable, useful, and impactful businesses that serve our members, customers, and communities.

Values

• Democracy: Empower and educate members to participate fully in workplace decisions.
• Innovation: Question the status quo and find new ways of working that are better for ourselves, our customers, our communities, and the environment.
• Solidarity: Promote equity and inclusion; pro‑black, pro‑women, pro‑LGBTQ+, and anti‑hate and discrimination in all its forms.
• Humanity: Workers are humans first; foster dignity, respect, and joy in interactions.
• Balance: Think critically and holistically about decisions and seek balance in short‑ and long‑term outcomes for all stakeholders.