What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive State Director position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring a Home Care State Director who will manage our Home Care Locations in TN, AR and TX!
The State Director is responsible for oversight of assigned region as it relates to implementation and maintenance of administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and policies which assure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, coordinating and completing assigned projects to effectively support the immediate and long range objectives of the company, enhancing the profitability of assigned agencies, and providing motivation and retention of a qualified staff and assure the quality of services delivered. This position also acts as a liaison with management staff and other departments throughout the company.
- Oversight of agencies within assigned region, providing leadership and mentoring to agency Executive Directors for the purpose of maintaining profitability while providing quality care to clients of the agency.
- Participates in and helps to facilitate the QAPI planning and processes, reporting, and improvement action plans in assigned agencies. This includes the oversight of all occurrences, complaints, negative trends, performance improvement issues, patient/family satisfaction scores, and concerns
- Responsible for the financial performance of the assigned agencies which includes performance to budget, review of weekly metrics, billing reports, staff productivity, week over week growth, billable hours per day and SWB and follows up on negative trends as needed for assigned agencies
- Reports to their direct supervisor on all operational, financial, risk management, compliance, staffing, business development and patient care issues
- Assists in identifying and implementing Business Development opportunities in assigned agencies inclusive of agency participation in community awareness, education, and service-oriented projects in assigned region.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing or other health care administration or management field preferred.
Responsibilities
Experience Requirements
- At least 3 years of documented experience in a professional clinical discipline or in a healthcare management/administrative role which included operational/financial oversight, and census growth of a healthcare facility or multi-site facility.
- Experience in home health or home and community-based services preferred.Oversight of agencies within assigned region, providing leadership and mentoring to agency Executive Directors for the purpose of maintaining profitability while providing quality care to clients of the agency.
- Participates in and helps to facilitate the QAPI planning and processes, reporting, and improvement action plans in assigned agencies. This includes the oversight of all occurrences, complaints, negative trends, performance improvement issues, patient/family satisfaction scores, and concerns
- Responsible for the financial performance of the assigned agencies which includes performance to budget, review of weekly metrics, billing reports, staff productivity, week over week growth, billable hours per day and SWB and follows up on negative trends as needed for assigned agencies
- Reports to their direct supervisor on all operational, financial, risk management, compliance, staffing, business development and patient care issues
- Assists in identifying and implementing Business Development opportunities in assigned agencies inclusive of agency participation in community awareness, education, and service-oriented projects in assigned regions
- Works closely with the Executive Directors to drive a vision of appropriate growth by focusing every team member on the needs and expectations of the referral community and patients
- Reviews and approves, with Human Resources guidance, all personnel decisions including, but not limited to, terminations, suspensions, new hires, and grievances as needed for assigned agencies
- Ensures adequate staffing of assigned agencies as well as adequate staff education and evaluations
- Quality patient scores are met according to company guidelines.
- Acts as a liaison between business contacts and/or Home Office Departments regarding assigned agencies' fiscal, operational, and quality performance.
- Responsible for compliance in assigned agencies with all regulations, laws, policies, and procedures that are applicable.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing or other health care administration or management field preferred.
Experience Requirements
- At least 3 years of documented experience in a professional clinical discipline or in a healthcare management/administrative role which included operational/financial oversight, and census growth of a healthcare facility or multi-site facility.
- Experience in home health or home and community-based services preferred.
