Hospice Director of Operations

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Employer

Amedisys Hospice

Start Date

March 8, 2022

Location

Beaufort, South Carolina

Position Description

Job Description - Director of Operations (21012921)

$10,000 Sign On Bonus! Position is located on the beautiful South Carolina coast of Beaufort, SC -
One hour from Charleston, 45 minutes from Hilton Head, 45 minutes from Savannah

Caregiving is our Calling

At Amedisys whether we’re caring for patients directly or supporting those who do, each of us is a caregiver at heart. Every team member contributes to our mission of providing exceptional, clinically distinct care in the home to thousands of patients and families every day.

In hospice, you’ll be a true advocate for patients at the end of life while maintaining autonomy and independence to support their needs.
If you’re looking for a home with a Nationwide Company where you can put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day and pursue your goals for the future, join our team.

Line of Business Hospice

Schedule Full-time

Primary Location United States-South Carolina-Beaufort
As the Director of Operations you will serve a key role for the organization as a leader with responsibility to lead and develop people and processes to provide the highest quality hospice and palliative care to patients. With responsibility for overall organization and financial management of the hospice agency, you will ensure the delivery of quality care to patients, enhancement of business development, and continuous improvement of agency efficiency and fiscal success.

Responsible for and causes compliance with all regulations, laws, policies and procedures applicable to hospice and reimbursement issues. Educates all staff members about state and federal rules and regulations as well as ACHC, and other regulatory agencies standards. Oversees the implementation of agency policies and procedures.
Manages and evaluates the health services program to ensure quality of service and maintenance of policy standards and makes consultative/supervisory home visits and physician calls with staff as needed, as appropriate.
Is responsible for and ensures a comprehensive quality assessment and performance improvement program for the agency.
Participates with the physician, referral sources, and professional staff in decisions regarding patient eligibility and suitability for the hospice program.
Acts as a liaison between staff, patients, physicians, and other health care providers.
Work with all members of the medical community to promote home care services.
Recruit, hire, assign, evaluate and develop staff to ensure delivery of quality care to patients.
Assists and coordinates, with the senior management, the budget development process, implementation and evaluation.

Required Experience

Required
Two (2+) years’ hospice experience and at least one year of supervisory experience or two (2+) years’ experience in leadership/management in health care or hospice.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Clinical related field and Licensed Clinical Professional.

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.


Benefits and More

Amedisys cares for our team members with the same commitment we have to our patients. This is reflected in the benefits we provide and the opportunities we make available to our team. Benefits for eligible employees include:

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and Flexible Spending Account options
Life, Disability, and Other Voluntary Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Continuing Education
Fleet car for eligible employees

Application Deadline

February 22, 2022

How to Apply

Apply on Amedisys.com
Careers
Job Number: 21012921
or you can e-mail a resume to carol.vrana@amedisys.com