Regional Vice President -- Tupelo MS

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Regional Vice President of Operations to lead our regional skilled nursing operations in Alabama with excellence and vision. The ideal candidate is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator with extensive multi-facility regional experience, a proven track record of driving clinical and financial performance across a portfolio of skilled nursing facilities, and the leadership skills to build and mentor high-performing Administrator teams. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Regional Vice President will implement strategic initiatives, manage cross-functional collaboration, and ensure operational and regulatory excellence across multiple SNF locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct regional oversight to Nursing Home Administrators and facility leadership teams across a multi-facility SNF portfolio, supporting each location both clinically and financially
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to regional teams, aligning facility-level operational goals with corporate objectives
• Oversee multiple skilled nursing facilities, ensuring consistent delivery of quality resident care while optimizing census, payor mix, and operational performance
• Monitor and drive facility-level survey readiness, QAPI programs, and regulatory compliance in accordance with CMS Conditions of Participation (42 CFR Part 483) and applicable state licensing agency requirements
• Lead cross-functional collaboration among departments such as clinical operations, admissions/marketing, finance, HR, and compliance to achieve unified regional goals
• Develop and manage regional and facility-level budgets, ensuring financial targets are met through effective financial management, PDPM/Medicaid rate optimization, and resource allocation
• Drive business development initiatives to expand census, strengthen referral networks, and increase revenue streams across the region
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing process enhancements and operational best practices across facilities
• Directly manage, mentor, and evaluate Nursing Home Administrators and other senior facility leaders, providing performance evaluations and leadership development
• Utilize data analytics (EBITDAR, census trends, quality measures, survey history) to inform strategic planning, monitor facility-level KPIs, and support evidence-based decision making
• Negotiate contracts and partnerships (managed care, ancillary services, vendors) that benefit the organization while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• Ensure consistent compliance with state and federal nursing home regulations, survey standards, and licensing requirements across all facilities in the region
• Serve as a key point of escalation for facility-level incidents, regulatory actions, or survey findings requiring regional intervention

Qualifications

• Current, active Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license required (or eligibility for licensure in the relevant state); multi-state licensure a plus
• Minimum 10 years of experience in skilled nursing administration and/or regional leadership, including direct Administrator experience in a licensed SNF
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a regional, multi-facility oversight role spanning several skilled nursing locations
• Proven ability to lead and develop Nursing Home Administrators and facility leadership teams across a portfolio
• Strong working knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation, state nursing home licensure requirements, survey process, and QAPI program design
• Demonstrated expertise in SNF financial management, including PDPM, Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement, census and payor mix management, budgeting, and EBITDAR-based performance analysis
• Experience with business development, census growth, referral network management, and contract negotiation in a long-term care setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage at the executive level and represent the organization to regulators, state agencies, and surveyors
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Open to extensive regional travel across the facility portfolio
• Experience managing facility turnarounds, survey remediation, or performance improvement plans strongly preferred

Work Location: In person, with regional travel required across the facility portfolio in Alabama (Predominately Mid to South Alabama)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $67,663 - $118,085