Regional Director of Operations - South Carolina/Ohio area

Sprenger Wellspring Silver Maple•Lorain, OH

About The Position

Sprenger Health Care is seeking an experienced Regional Director of Operations to provide operational leadership and support across healthcare facilities in Ohio and South Carolina. The role works closely with facility leadership teams to drive operational excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, enhance resident satisfaction, and achieve organizational goals. The ideal candidate has a strong background in long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, or healthcare operations management, and is committed to developing teams, improving processes, and delivering exceptional care and service. The position is based in the Ohio and South Carolina region, with approximately 50% travel. It is full-time. Compensation is competitive and based on experience; the salary range is undisclosed.

Requirements

Current Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license in Ohio or South Carolina.
Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations.
Proven success leading teams, improving operational performance, and managing budgets.
Strong knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations.
Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time throughout Ohio and South Carolina.

Nice To Haves

Multi-site management experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, oversight, and operational support to assigned facilities.
Partner with Executive Directors, Administrators, and department leaders to achieve operational, clinical, and financial goals.
Monitor facility performance and implement strategies to improve quality outcomes and resident satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Lead initiatives related to staffing, retention, employee engagement, and organizational culture.
Analyze operational and financial reports, identify trends, and implement action plans.
Support new facility acquisitions, transitions, and operational improvement projects as needed.
Conduct routine site visits and maintain a visible presence within assigned communities.
Develop and mentor facility leadership teams to drive accountability and professional growth.
Collaborate with corporate departments to ensure consistent implementation of company policies and best practices.