Area Vice President of Operations

Amedisys - De Pere, WI

Full-time - Manager

De Pere, WI

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The position is responsible for the management and oversight of company resources within a designated geographic area, ensuring care center performance aligns with approved policies, procedures, and standards. The role involves long-range planning, operational processes, and maintaining the fiscal viability of assigned care centers.

Responsibilities

• Works in conjunction with the SVP Operations and Corporate Finance Department to establish care centers revenue and budget goals.
• Monitors Profit & Loss statements and makes adjustments to operations, staffing, and expenses accordingly.
• Partners with Business Development (BD) personnel to meet admission and revenue goals and participates in sales and marketing activities.
• Provides support, direction, and monitors the performance of the Directors of Operations within the area of responsibility.
• Maintains the reputation of the agencies in the communities served and in state and national organizations.
• Works closely with region clinical and business development support staff to ensure Clinical, BD, and Operational excellence.
• Responsible for care centers financial performance and monitoring performance to budget, organizing and directing all care center functions, and participating on the budget committee.
• Implements budget and accounting systems and maintains fiscal controls.
• Oversees and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies and requirements of third-party payers, ensuring final audits/billings are completed timely and in compliance with payer requirements.
• Oversees implementation of the EMR record and reporting systems to ensure proper service control and measurement of program outcomes.
• Ensures evaluation of all agency programs and staff.
• Takes an active part in local, state, and national health committees and functions.
• Monitors and evaluates employee performance, holding employees accountable for the attainment of defined goals and objectives, and executing effective performance redirection when needed.
• Develops employees through coaching, mentoring, and formal/on-the-job training and development opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in health administration or related field.
• Five (5+) years of supervisory and administrator experience in a home health, hospice, or related health program.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulations and reimbursements in home health care.
• Demonstrates expertise in personnel management, leadership, and financial management.

Nice-to-haves

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse.