Clinical Director

Clinical Director

Explore opportunities with Acadian HomeCare of Lafayette, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Clinical Director, you will oversee and direct the patient care operations of the home care facility. This includes coordinating and completing assigned projects to effectively support the immediate and long range objectives of the company; oversight of the eligibility of patients referred to home care services, planning for the services to be provided to patients and supervising their total home health care; implementing and maintaining administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and policies which assure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations; enhancing the profitability of the agency; and providing motivation and retention of a qualified staff and assure the quality of services delivered. This position also acts as a liaison with management staff and other departments throughout the company.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and completes assigned projects to effectively support the immediate and long-range objectives of the company
• Oversees the eligibility of patients referred to home care services, planning for the services to be provided to patients and supervising their total home health care
• Implements and maintains administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and policies which assure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Enhances the profitability of the agency; and providing motivation and retention of a qualified staff and assure the quality of services delivered
• All CMS and state regulations must be followed regarding supervision of nursing services
• If Clinical Director is not an RN, Executive Director/Administrator or Patient Care Manager must be designated as supervising RN for nursing services unless state regulations dictate otherwise

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:

• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice or PT/OT/SLP, must have current applicable license in the state
• Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

State Specific Requirements:

• LA: Registered Nurse with three years of clinical experience as RN One year of which must be full-time employment in direct patient care in a home health setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• 1+ years of supervisory and/or management experience in home health setting or related healthcare setting
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to work independently
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills

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). The salary for this role will range from $67,392 to $101,088 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.