What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director Home Health position at Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas?
Description
Summary of Essential Functions for the Position:
Committed to Caring, the Executive Director that may also serve as the Agency Administrator, provides for the overall management of clinical, regulatory, administrative, clerical, and financial direction of the home health agency region for which they are charged and assumes responsibility for all personnel and business of the agency/region as outlined in the companys policy and procedures manual. Responsible for the conduct of the agency/region and assumes all responsibility for adopting, implementing, enforcing, and monitoring adherence to company policies governing the agencys operations. Ensures that all provision of home care services reflect the company philosophy, standards and Core Values. Adheres to all state, federal, accrediting organization and other regulatory guidelines as applicable. Analyzes, monitors and revises provisions of service through quality assessment and improvement programing, to ensure the safe, professional, efficient, and efficacious delivery of healthcare services are provided. Participates in the on-call rotation when necessary or in a start-up branch.
Qualifications
Qualifications / Licensure / Certification / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
High school diploma or GED. Associates or Bachelors degree in the field of nursing.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations. Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.
Summary of Essential Functions for the Position:
Committed to Caring, the Executive Director that may also serve as the Agency Administrator, provides for the overall management of clinical, regulatory, administrative, clerical, and financial direction of the home health agency region for which they are charged and assumes responsibility for all personnel and business of the agency/region as outlined in the companys policy and procedures manual. Responsible for the conduct of the agency/region and assumes all responsibility for adopting, implementing, enforcing, and monitoring adherence to company policies governing the agencys operations. Ensures that all provision of home care services reflect the company philosophy, standards and Core Values. Adheres to all state, federal, accrediting organization and other regulatory guidelines as applicable. Analyzes, monitors and revises provisions of service through quality assessment and improvement programing, to ensure the safe, professional, efficient, and efficacious delivery of healthcare services are provided. Participates in the on-call rotation when necessary or in a start-up branch.
Qualifications
Qualifications / Licensure / Certification / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Licensed with the state(s) in which practicing.
- Minimum of two years in a home care executive role preferred. A minimum of five (5 ) years clinical experience in the healthcare field, preferably home care with working knowledge of Medicare and other insurances.
- CPR certified with American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Proficient in dealing with budgeting, profit and loss management, billing and cash collections, and able to analyze and make recommendations based on findings of financial reports.
- Demonstrates leadership qualities in past achievements and/or previous work experience, and possesses superior analyzation and issue resolution skills.
- Exhibits the ability to supervise others through effective leadership, team building and collegial cooperation for the achievement of company goals.
- Exemplifies excellence in both verbal and written communication skills.
- Relates professionally and positively to all staff including those at the corporate level.
- Ability to model and embody the company philosophy, mission and core values through actions, deeds and communication.
- Must have a valid drivers license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
- Proficient with Microsoft office software including Excel and PowerPoint to be able to produce , instruct and interpret information and data.
- Travel will be required.
High school diploma or GED. Associates or Bachelors degree in the field of nursing.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations. Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.