Director of Home Health

VICARS LANDING 1•Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

10d

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the operations of the Vicar's Landing Home Health Agency. Markets the agency to members of Vicar's Landing, and other areas, as licensed. Participates in the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan. Responsible for the quality, planning, marketing, and financial management of the Home Health Agency. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provides leadership for the Vicar's Landing Home Health Agency. 2. Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate operations to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate care and services. 3. Generating referrals for home health by building relationships with physicians, long term care, independent and assisted living facilities, and other community resources. 4. Conduct sales calls and evaluate results and effectiveness of sales activity. 5. Support business development activities and help establish strong relationships with new and existing referral sources. 6. Ensure agency follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulatory agencies. 7. Be responsible for fiscal planning, budgeting, and management of operations in accordance with established fiscal parameters. 8. Recruit, employ and retain qualified personnel to maintain appropriate staffing levels. 9. Establish and maintain effective channels of communication. 10. Assure skilled nursing and other therapeutic services furnished are under the supervision of a physician or RN. 11. Assure appropriate staff supervision during all operating hours. 12. Ensure completion, maintenance, and submission of required reports. 13. Ensure documentation of services is accurate and timely. 14. Responsible for supervision and evaluation of satisfaction surveys on all individuals served. 15. Charts progress notes, reviews client status and care provided. Provides progress notes to the member's physician about care when the patient's conditions change or there is a deviation from the plan of care. 16. Directs the activities of clinic and agency staff. Prepares written instructions for the care and services provided in the home, as per state/federal regulations. 17. Demonstrates respect for member confidentiality and member rights. 18. Acts as coordinator of the health care team to maintain continuum of care with all disciplines; including contracted services. 19. Complies with attendance policy and adheres to established professional dress code. 20. Promotes own professional growth by maintaining certifications and by obtaining required CEUs. 21. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and practices within the infection control policies and procedures established by the facility. 22. Communicates regularly with Health Services leadership. 23. Utilizes effective written and verbal communication. 24. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.QualificationsSkills, Abilities & Competencies:

Requirements

Must have experience in the leadership and expansion of a Home Health agency.
Proven ability to develop and implement a sales and marketing plan.
Evidence of achieving referral goals within the market.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Normal visual/hearing ability to comprehend written and oral communication.
Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity which may include heavy to moderate lifting to 40 pounds and extensive bending, squatting, and standing and or transferring of client from bed to chair or standing.
Must be able to push over 40 pounds, such as the ability to push a medication cart.
Proper body mechanics must be consistently utilized.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will have established healthcare contacts and be able to readily network in the community.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for the Vicar's Landing Home Health Agency.
Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate operations to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate care and services.
Generating referrals for home health by building relationships with physicians, long term care, independent and assisted living facilities, and other community resources.
Conduct sales calls and evaluate results and effectiveness of sales activity.
Support business development activities and help establish strong relationships with new and existing referral sources.
Ensure agency follows all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulatory agencies.
Be responsible for fiscal planning, budgeting, and management of operations in accordance with established fiscal parameters.
Recruit, employ and retain qualified personnel to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
Establish and maintain effective channels of communication.
Assure skilled nursing and other therapeutic services furnished are under the supervision of a physician or RN.
Assure appropriate staff supervision during all operating hours.
Ensure completion, maintenance, and submission of required reports.
Ensure documentation of services is accurate and timely.
Responsible for supervision and evaluation of satisfaction surveys on all individuals served.
Charts progress notes, reviews client status and care provided. Provides progress notes to the member's physician about care when the patient's conditions change or there is a deviation from the plan of care.
Directs the activities of clinic and agency staff. Prepares written instructions for the care and services provided in the home, as per state/federal regulations.
Demonstrates respect for member confidentiality and member rights.
Acts as coordinator of the health care team to maintain continuum of care with all disciplines; including contracted services.
Complies with attendance policy and adheres to established professional dress code.
Promotes own professional growth by maintaining certifications and by obtaining required CEUs.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and practices within the infection control policies and procedures established by the facility.
Communicates regularly with Health Services leadership.
Utilizes effective written and verbal communication.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.