Executive Director Medicare Home Health

Vertus HealthCare is seeking an experienced, results-driven Executive Director to lead agency operations and actively drive Medicare patient census growth. We are looking for a hands-on executive with an established professional referral network throughout Palm Beach County and a proven track record of generating Medicare home health admissions. The successful candidate must be willing to work directly with referral partners while overseeing the agency's clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory performance. Key Responsibilities Medicare Census Growth & Referral Development Actively develop and maintain relationships with hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, physicians, and discharge planners. Leverage established professional relationships to expand referral opportunities. Work hands-on with the business development team to increase Traditional Medicare admissions. Develop and execute strategies to grow active Medicare patient census. Monitor referral conversion, admission performance, and census growth. Conduct regular field visits and meetings with referral partners. Executive Leadership & Operations Oversee daily clinical and administrative operations. Maintain compliance with CMS, AHCA, CHAP, and applicable regulations. Oversee staffing, productivity, financial performance, and quality outcomes. Establish departmental KPIs and hold teams accountable. Required Qualifications Active, unrestricted Florida RN license required. Minimum 5 years of Medicare-certified home health experience. Minimum 3 years of home health management or executive leadership experience. Established Medicare home health referral network in Palm Beach County required. Documented success increasing Medicare admissions and patient census required. Strong knowledge of OASIS, Medicare Conditions of Participation, AHCA, and home health operations. Experience managing multidisciplinary clinical and administrative teams. Ideal Candidate We are seeking a hands-on RN executive who combines strong clinical leadership, operational accountability, and proven business development experience. The ideal candidate can independently lead agency operations while actively building referral relationships and delivering measurable Medicare census growth. Join Vertus HealthCare Join a Medicare-certified, CHAP-accredited, AHCA-licensed home health agency committed to quality patient care, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. Qualified candidates with demonstrated Medicare home health leadership and census growth experience are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vertus HealthCare