RVP, Home Health Implementation

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Remote Ohio, OH

About The Position

The Regional Vice President of Implementation is responsible for successfully launching new home health and hospice agencies within an assigned region. This senior leader applies enterprise strategy at the market level by managing cross-functional implementation plans, overseeing operational readiness, and leading Joint Venture and acquisition onboarding. The role requires operational precision, stakeholder alignment, and strong leadership to support sustainable, compliant, high-performing agency startups. The position leads a regional implementation team, including Implementation Managers, Coordinators, and project-specific staff. It provides day-to-day oversight, coaching, performance management, goal-setting, recruitment and onboarding support, professional development, and performance reviews. The role partners with the Vice President of Implementation to resource and structure the team according to workload and complexity. The role is accountable for implementation success across the assigned region, including timelines, financial impact, and operational readiness. Up to 50% travel is required for on-site planning, launch support, and partner engagement. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience leading complex healthcare implementations or agency startups, including home health or hospice.
Demonstrated success managing cross-functional projects across geographically distributed teams.
Strong understanding of operational systems and regulatory frameworks in post-acute care.
Proven ability to lead teams through ambiguity, establish timelines, and deliver outcomes.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in Joint Venture implementation or multi-agency healthcare integration.
Familiarity with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state licensure processes, and accreditation readiness.
Knowledge of Workday, HCHB, and other healthcare IT platforms.
Accountability for regional implementation success, including timelines, financial impact, and operational readiness.
Ability to travel up to 50% for on-site planning, launch support, and partner engagement.
Models ASHN’s leadership principles, focusing on collaboration, accountability, and teammate experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience is accepted.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all phases of new agency implementation in the assigned region, from operational readiness through post-launch optimization.
Manage market-specific launch plans, coordinating timelines, resources, and deliverables across clinical, HR, IT, compliance, and talent functions.
Execute implementation playbooks while adapting them to local partner and market needs.
Ensure operational systems, policies, and processes are implemented in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate the transition from implementation to steady-state operations with local and operational leaders.
Track compliance and survey readiness, ensuring policies and systems align with state and federal standards.
Lead regional implementation and manage stakeholder relationships across enterprise and local partners.
Work with IT, Compliance, HR, Legal, Finance, and Clinical Operations to identify and resolve launch barriers.
Proactively escalate risks and partner with the Vice President of Implementation on critical issues.
Track KPIs including go-live readiness, implementation timelines, onboarding progress, and early performance benchmarks.
Report regularly to the Vice President of Implementation and executive stakeholders and recommend continuous improvements.
Monitor early-stage operational metrics, including census growth, visit volume, staffing success, and onboarding satisfaction.
Maintain relationships with health system partners, local leadership, and Joint Venture executives.
Communicate updates, progress, and risks clearly across stakeholders.
Represent regional implementation at steering committees and partner meetings.
Directly lead the regional implementation team, providing day-to-day oversight, coaching, and performance management.
Set team goals, KPIs, and success metrics aligned with company priorities.
Foster an accountable, collaborative, solution-oriented team culture focused on teammate experience.
Partner with the Vice President of Implementation to resource the team and adjust its structure as needed.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of implementation team members.
Conduct regular check-ins, team meetings, and performance reviews, providing feedback and leadership development opportunities.
Ensure team members partner effectively with HR, Clinical, IT, Compliance, Talent Acquisition, and Operations leaders.
Perform other duties as assigned.