Center Director | PACE KC

PACE KC is looking for a dynamic and mission driven Center Director to lead the PACE KC program operations to provide a safe and productive environment that is conducive to the effective and efficient delivery of PACE services. The Center Director will oversee and manage the daily operations PACE KC Adult Wellness Center. This includes managing the daily operations of the day center, clinic, social work, rehabilitation, recreation, and dining services. As well as supporting the compliance of the SCC Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and IDT processes .This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic leader who brings strategic vision, operational excellence, and a passion for community-based care. Join PACE KC and help shape the future of equitable, patient-centered healthcare in our region.

Primary Functions

• Oversees the daily coordination and the implementation of the PACE Model of Care at the Center.
• Collaborates in the coordination of home health, rehabilitative, long-term care, and medical/specialty services according to participant care plans.
• Continuously evaluates the participants' changing needs and makes necessary program adjustments.
• Collaborates with center leaders to maintain compliance with all state and federal program requirements, obtaining, and maintaining certification under Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as well as any other state or federal law or rules.
• Collaborates in program development and preparation of PACE KC Organization's short-range and long-term plans, budgets and related information systems based on broad organization goals and growth objectives.
• Coordinates and facilitates the interdisciplinary team's care management process to ensure best decisions are made regarding the participant's changing condition.
• Manages continuity of operations.
• Maintains up-to-date and appropriate documentation in the participant's electronic medical record.
• Participates in PACE KC quality improvement activities.
• Establishes and maintains accountability for high customer service standards and monitors, evaluates, and responds to opportunities for improved participant and family/caregiver satisfaction.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team meetings, communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning decisions and coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
• Responsible for the support of the PACE KC Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), ensuring that this team's processes and decision-making meet regulatory and quality standards, consistently align with the PACE model and exercise prudent stewardship of organizational resources.
• Works in tandem with IDT in the management of participant utilization (e.g. hospitalizations/sub-acute, homecare, nursing home days, etc.)
• Hires, selects, directs, supervises, and evaluates the performance of direct reports. Handles discipline and termination, if necessary, of associates in accordance with policy.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Ensures that the job responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of all direct reports are defined and understood.
• Assists in providing in-service education for the PACE KC associates.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience in business administration and/or health and human services or related field is required.
• Master's degree in business administration, health and human services or related field preferred. 
• (5) years' experience in health care.
• (5) years supervisory experience in a health-related field.
• (3) years' experience in PACE.
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations, before having direct participant contact.
• Current driver's license, auto insurance, and dependable transportation.
• (3) years management experience in geriatric care setting.
• (1) year working with the older adult population.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) with Automated External Defibrillator

About PACE KC:

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a healthcare program that provides a full range of personalized healthcare and wellness services to allow older adults to age gracefully in their home communities.

PACE emphasizes comprehensive, coordinated, and preventive care in a way that treats the whole person – addressing physical, emotional, and psychological needs. A team of providers works together across many disciplines to help PACE members achieve and maintain their health and wellness goals.

We support our team members with:

• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off beginning at 15 days annually, effective the first day of employment
• Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day

Swope Health/PACE KC is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.