What are the responsibilities and job description for the AVP, Operations - Hospice position at BrightSpring Health Services?
| ID | 2026-196692 | Line of Business | Hospice Home Care | Position Type | Full-Time |
Hospice Home Care
Office Location: Little Rock, AR
Coverage area:Arkansas
Are you a dynamic healthcare leader who is ready to drive operational excellence and inspire teams to deliver compassionate, patient-centered hospice care? Hospice Home Care is seeking an Area Vice President of Operations to oversee a thriving region of hospice branches. Our ideal candidate will lead with purpose, strategy, and heart. This is a great opportunity to combine business insight with mission-driven leadership-impacting patients, families, and communities while guiding teams to achieve their highest potential. If you're ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!
How YOU will benefit
- Meaningful Legacy - Lead teams to deliver quality care that leaves a lasting impact on families
- Strategic Impact - Play a key role in shaping and aligning operations across multiple branches
- Leadership Growth - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Executive Directors, Administrators, and staff
- Career Advancement - Gain visibility with senior leadership and influence organizational direction
- Challenging & Rewarding Work - Manage complex operations with autonomy and responsibility
- Financial & Operational Growth - Strengthen skills in budget oversight, data analysis, and strategic execution
Benefits and Perks for You!
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Mileage reimbursement
- Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
*Benefits may vary by employment status
As a Area Vice President of Operations, You will:
- Lead Daily Operations: Oversee daily operations of multiple hospice branches with a combined census of up to 1,000 in assigned geographic territories
- Ensure Operational Excellence: Maintain efficiency, compliance, and high standards of care across all locations
- Manage Financial Performance: Oversee budgets, financial objectives, and resource allocation to meet organizational goals
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Analyze data, identify trends, and implement strategies to enhance performance and outcomes
- Inspire and Support Teams: Provide strategic leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Executive Directors, Administrators, and staff
- Align Strategy: Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure branch operations align with company-wide goals
- Foster a Mission-Driven Culture: Build accountability, engagement, and patient-centered care across all teams
- Grow Census and Impact: Support growth through operational excellence, quality outcomes, and community partnerships
- Bachelor's degree in health administration or related field
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience, including multi-site management in hospice, home health, or a related healthcare program
- Must have hospice experience in a leadership role.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse or other clinical license preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of regulations and reimbursements in home health care
- Financial operations knowledge
- Results oriented ability
Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.