Home Health Administrator
About The Position
Terrace Home Health is seeking a motivated, results-driven Home Health Administrator to oversee agency operations and lead a dedicated team in Independence, Missouri. The Administrator ensures regulatory compliance and supports high-quality, patient-centered care. The role combines business and operational leadership with a commitment to developing employees and helping patients maintain their independence at home. The Administrator oversees daily operations, regulatory compliance, clinical quality initiatives, staffing and employee development, financial performance, policy implementation, emergency preparedness, business development, and continuous improvement. The position works with clinical leadership, employees, management, the governing body, and community partners to support effective agency operations and compassionate care.
Requirements
- Experience in healthcare administration, home health operations, or a related healthcare leadership role.
- Supervisory or administrative experience in home health or a related healthcare program.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations, Medicare requirements, quality improvement, and compliance.
- Experience with budgeting, staffing, personnel management, and operational performance.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work effectively under pressure, and build collaborative teams.
- Commitment to patient-centered care, employee development, and continuous improvement.
- Must meet all applicable federal and Missouri Administrator qualification requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Active Physical Therapy (PT) license.
- Home Health Administrator, Agency Director, or comparable healthcare leadership experience.
- Experience with QAPI, regulatory surveys, emergency preparedness, and financial management.
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, business, or a related field, where applicable to the position's qualification requirements.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily home health operations to ensure efficient, safe, and effective delivery of patient care.
- Maintain compliance with applicable federal and Missouri regulations, Medicare requirements, accreditation standards, and agency policies.
- Partner with clinical leadership to monitor patient care, direct Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, and support survey readiness.
- Recruit, hire, supervise, coach, and retain qualified employees; ensure appropriate staffing, orientation, training, and performance evaluations.
- Oversee budgets, billing accuracy, staffing expenses, supply costs, and financial performance.
- Ensure agency policies and procedures are reviewed, communicated, implemented, and consistently followed.
- Oversee emergency preparedness activities and ensure appropriate Administrator and Clinical Director coverage.
- Build relationships with physicians, hospitals, discharge planners, and community partners to support referrals and sustainable growth.
- Evaluate operational results, staffing, service effectiveness, and quality metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain effective communication among employees, clinical leadership, management, and the governing body.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
