Director Home Health & Home Care Services

Home Health Administrator

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift

Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

Department

7290 Home Health Agency Provides leadership, direction, guidance and coordination of the Home Health Program and Services. Serves as the Home Health Administrator who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Home Health Agency.

The purpose of this position is to provide 24 / 7 oversight to meet the needs of the patients and families served in our Home Health and Home Care departments. Demonstrates high-level leadership accountability in assuring staff competency, financial responsibility, and enhancing Kaweah Health's mission and vision to achieve strategic priorities. Home Health has 55 employees with average census of approximately 300. Home Care Services has 93 employees.

Why Kaweah Home Health and Home Care Services

With our involvement we work to help maximize function, health and quality of life. Our primary goal is to help patients be as independent and as comfortable as possible at home.

• We are a cohesive multidisciplinary team
• We are collaborative and compassionate
• Patient satisfaction scores that exceed National averages
• Excellent Employee Engagement scores for our team
• Long term dedicated employees with extensive experience
• Well-established agency. Home Health has been open since 1980 / Home Care Services since 1991
• Affiliated with Kaweah Health Home Infusion Pharmacy for IV medications and enteral feedings ensures medications are delivered as soon as possible

Qualifications

Education Required : Bachelor's degree in a health related field Preferred : Master's degree in nursing, healthcare, business or related discipline

Experience Required : Five years of management experience in healthcare or hospital leadership

Job Responsibilities

Essential Responsible for the overall operations of Home Health. Coordinates evaluation of all department activities and personnel. Assures financial sustainability of all assigned programs within limitations of the reimbursement climate. Works in collaboration with the billing department to assure timely billing and low AR days. Participates in the creation of a work environment and culture that facilitates personal growth and well-being for all. Formulates, evaluates, and reviews policies and procedures and develops systems for the efficient running of all programs. Assures that all patient care activities are in accordance with rules and regulations governing home care services. Develops program policies and procedures while meeting regulatory and Joint Commission requirements for Home Health. Selects and hires employees in accordance with program needs and resources available. Assures departments have effective and ongoing orientation, in-service education, team conferences, staff meetings, and other critical communication systems in place. Determines the qualification and competence level for department staff. Supervises and trains direct report personnel. Prepares annual budget and monitors fiscal affairs of all programs. Participates in the review and decision making for managed care contracts. Identifies and directs studies that improve quality of services by each of the programs utilizing national benchmarking data, industry standards, and actual patient care problems that arise, developing solutions and following these solutions to their conclusion. Participates on appropriate committees at Kaweah and community level representing all programs and when appropriate, marketing program services. Prepares monthly and annual reports for all programs. Integrates the department / services with Kaweah's primary functions. Continuously assesses and improves department performance. Recommends requirements for space and other resources. Participates in selecting outside sources for needed services. Enhances professional growth and maintains awareness of current industry trends, legislations or research which could impact the departments and Kaweah overall. Provides administrative oversight to Home Health including the agency's quality management system, hiring qualified staff, ensures adequate staffing, staff education, marketing, and acts as an ongoing liaison between the governing body and staff.

Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient / family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.

Pay Range

$0.01 -$999.00

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.