Director, Skilled Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Director, Skilled Nursing Office

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and results-driven Director to lead our Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing (FWS) office in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Our Skilled Nursing practice provides expert, compassionate care for medically fragile children and adults in the home, including complex needs such as tracheostomy and ventilator support, seizure management, and tube feedings. BAYADA’s SNU model is supported by strong local leadership, clinical mentorship, and best-in-class home health infrastructure.

As Director, you will have full responsibility for the management and services of the office while leading and developing a high-performing team. In BAYADA Skilled Nursing offices, the leadership structure commonly includes roles such as Client Services, Clinical, Recruiting, On-Call, Clinical Education, and Community Liaison support.

Why this opportunity

If you are looking for an extraordinary growth and leadership opportunity with a top company in a fast-growing healthcare industry, this could be the role for you. At BAYADA, we believe our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence, and reliability. We are looking for a leader who will bring energy, accountability, and heart to a local office team that is making a real difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall operations, performance, and service delivery of the Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing office

• Establish BAYADA as the home care employer and provider of choice in the local market

• Manage office performance against key performance indicators, growth goals, service goals, quality expectations, and financial objectives

• Hire, coach, develop, and retain high-potential office employees and build a strong team culture

• Partner with office leaders to support recruiting, onboarding, engagement, and retention of field and office staff

• Guide the office in delivering exceptional client service and high-quality care

• Build and maintain strong relationships with referral sources, clients, families, and community partners

• Drive accountability, teamwork, urgency, and follow-through across all office functions

• Support succession planning and career development for key office roles

• Ensure compliance with BAYADA policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements

• Promote collaboration across clinical, client service, recruiting, and operational functions

• Create a positive office environment where employees feel supported, recognized, and inspired to grow

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree required

• Prior leadership experience in healthcare, home care, staffing, service operations, or a related field strongly preferred

• Demonstrated success leading people, managing performance, and achieving business goals

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Proven ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Commitment to customer service, quality, and operational excellence

• Proficiency with business technology and Microsoft Office tools

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

The ideal candidate

The ideal Director is a servant leader who can think strategically while remaining hands-on. They are energized by building teams, growing business, solving problems, and creating a culture where people feel valued and supported. They lead with urgency, integrity, and compassion, and they bring out the best in others.

Why BAYADA

BAYADA believes that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer the stability and support of a nationally recognized home health care organization with the culture of a local, mission-driven team. Candidate-facing BAYADA job posting guidance highlights benefits such as weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, career growth, and the opportunity to work with a small local office team.

At BAYADA, you’ll have the opportunity to lead with purpose, grow your career, and help more clients live safely, comfortably, and with dignity at home.

Apply today to become part of BAYADA’s mission-driven leadership team and help shape the future of care in our Fort Wayne Skilled Nursing office.

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