Hospice Director of Operations

OverviewAre you a highly skilled and compassionate healthcare professional looking for a rewarding career in hospice as a director of operations? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.Enjoy great perks and benefits• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.• Paid time off.• Up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa/massage/salon services, gym memberships, fitness classes, sports, hobbies, pets and more. *• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.• 401(k) with a company match.• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.• Fleet vehicle program** and mileage reimbursement.• And more.Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.• To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.• *For full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements.What's in it for you• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.Don't just take it from us - see what our caregivers love about AmedisysI have worked here just shy of a year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours. - Amedisys caregiverWhy AmedisysAmedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.Responsibilities• Responsible for overall organizational and financial management of the care center, and direction of care center operations and functions according to approved policies, procedures, and standards.• Ensures the enhancement of business development and continuous improvement of care center efficiency and fiscal success.• Provides supervision to the clinical manager(s) who ensure the delivery of quality care to patients.• Provides input, guidance and feedback related to marketing activities and care center marketing plan to ensure that goals for growth are met.• Coaches, directs and encourages staff.• Ensures implementation of a performance improvement program to drive quality care, positive patient outcomes and address negative trends.• Ensures issues and deficiencies identified during internal or external surveys or audits are addressed and corrected.• Remains available to the care center at all times, in person or by phone.• Responsible for employment decisions for direct report staff, including decisions to hire, fire, advance, promote or change status.• Other duties as assigned.Qualifications• Associates degree in business or clinical related field.• Two years hospice experience and at least one year of supervisory experience, or two years experience in leadership/management in healthcare or hospice.Preferred• Bachelor's degree in business or clinical related field and licensed clinical professional.• Current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN or other health care professional specific to that state you are assigned to work.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.