Branch Director Home Health

Elara Caring•Topeka, KS

About The Position

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Job Description: At Elara Caring, we care where you are—and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. As Branch Director, Home Health, you will lead both clinical and operational excellence for your branch—building high-performing teams, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes, and driving financial and quality performance. This role blends Branch Director leadership with hands-on clinical oversight traditionally performed by a Clinical Team Manager (CTM). If you’re a mission-driven RN or PT who thrives in leadership and enjoys building strong teams while improving patient care, we’d love to talk with you.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing, Physical Therapy, or related healthcare field required
Current state license as RN or PT (per state/federal guidance)
1+ year supervisory or administrative experience in home health or related healthcare setting required
Advanced clinical judgment and leadership skills
Strong operational and financial management abilities
Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB), Workday, and MS Office
Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation and state licensure requirements
Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
2+ years of home health experience preferred

Responsibilities

Organize and direct the day-to-day operations of the branch.
Drive achievement of clinical, operational, and financial performance goals.
Oversee branch financial performance, staffing models, and productivity.
Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet patient care needs.
Implement strategic growth initiatives and market development plans.
Approve and submit time and attendance for payroll (visits, mileage, hours, rates, etc.).
Provide oversight of all patient care services and clinical staff (RNs, LPN/LVNs, Therapists, LMSWs, HHAs).
Ensure timely start of care and coordination of physician orders and care plans.
Review and approve plans of care and clinical documentation for quality and regulatory compliance.
Conduct and oversee OASIS reviews and clinical quality audits.
Coordinate case conferences for recertifications, discharges, and level-of-care decisions (e.g., Hospice, Rehab, ALF).
Remain available during operating hours to support clinical teams and patient care needs.
Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to clinical team members.
Support field work as needed.
Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, state licensure, and accreditation standards.
Maintain documentation accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
Lead QAPI initiatives and quality improvement activities.
Identify and mitigate clinical, operational, and staffing risks.
Address patient and family concerns promptly and professionally.
Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management for branch staff.
Build engaged, high-performing clinical teams.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
Develop trusted relationships across interdisciplinary and leadership teams.