Hospice Executive Director (Birmingham, AL)

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.



Ovations, a UnitedHealth Group company, is dedicated to improving the health and well being of Americans over 50. We currently serve over 3.6 million individuals across the nation, helping to address their unique needs for preventive and acute health care services, deal with chronic conditions, and access to care and services. Come to Ovations and discover the rare combination of a rewarding career and the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives.



Responsibility for the planning, overall administration and management, and profitability of the company. Accountability for all activities and departments in the delivery of hospice services. Responsible for organizing and supervising the administrative functions of the hospice including budgeting, accounting, data collection, record maintenance and employee practices.   Ensures compliance with Federal and State regulations as well as other accrediting bodies.

1. Overseeing the Company Operational System
a. By implementing the company's systems, policies and standards, the Executive Director assures that the hospice meets all applicable regulatory requirements of agencies and assumes responsibility for the readiness of the hospice to meet all inspections, surveys, and review including state licensure, and federal certifications.
b. The Executive Director assures polices in the following manner:
Supervising the compliance of all administrative functions and policies with applicable regulatory agencies.
Maintaining updated copies of all applicable regulations, statutes and policies and procedures.

2. Developing and Expanding Revenue Performance
a. Based on the company business plan and revenue budgets, the Executive Director develops and maintains key relationships with hospitals, nursing homes, physicians and other healthcare organizations.
The Executive Director manages the implementation phase of contracting institutions and implemented with positive results to the hospice, according to applicable state and federal law.
b. The Executive Director develops and maintains relationships with physicians.
The Executive Director initiates new relationships and improves the value of existing ones including the resolution of complaints, the providing of educational services and seeking to improve and refine patient care services.
c. The Executive Director is responsible for supervision of day-to-day operation of the program including, but not limited to, the following:
Financial Management
Employment process
Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement
Payroll Expense
Admissions
Medical Staff
Business Plan Development
Human Resource Policy Enforcement
Staff Development
3. Responsible for the patient and Family Services Program at the Hospice
The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the clinical services function at the hospice including the home, hospital settings, nursing homes, and other locations.
4. Representing the Company in the Community
The Executive Director is the official spokesperson of the company in the community; manages public relations, generates and responds to all opportunities for medical requests in coordination with the corporate communication department, and assures the handling and resolution of any complaints from patients, families, and the public.
5. Cost Containment
Verifies/approves admitting IPOC diagnosis, treatments, staffing and supplies.
Monitors utilization of resources by every patient to assure cost effective delivery of services.
6. Professional Development
Attends in-services, educational seminars and workshops.
Develop and achieves professional growth goals and objectives.
7. Other Duties as Assigned.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required
Five years previous managerial experience.
Hospice experience preferred.
Ability to relate to superior, peers, and subordinates.
Demonstrate leadership skills and the proven ability to lead, motivate and organize teams.
Demonstrated ability in program development and administration to include knowledge of health care policies and reimbursement practices.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and development.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Reliable transportation with appropriate license and insurance coverage.





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