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Edenbridge Health Llc

Executive Director

Washington, DC · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

Role: Executive Director, PACE4DC Organization: PACE4DC Location: Washington DC, SE Status ... first PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program in the District of Columbia ...

Element Care Inc.

$200K - $300K/yr

Executive Director, PACE4DC Organization: PACE4DC Location: Washington DC, SE Status: Full-time ... This executive leadership role offers a unique opportunity to grow the first PACE (Program of All ...

Trinityhealth

Executive Director

Livonia, MI · On-site

Executive Director Location: Onsite , Baton Rouge and Lafayette, LA Status: Full time Incentives ... Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the ...

Trinity Health

Executive Director

Pace, FL · On-site

Executive Director Location: Onsite , Baton Rouge and Lafayette, LA Status: Full time Incentives ... Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the ...

Trinity Health

Executive Director

Livonia, MI · On-site

Executive Director Location: Onsite , Baton Rouge and Lafayette, LA Status: Full time Incentives ... Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the ...

Trinityhealth

Executive Director

Pace, FL · On-site

Executive Director Location: Onsite , Baton Rouge and Lafayette, LA Status: Full time Incentives ... Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the ...

HallKeen Management

Executive Director

Clinton, MA · On-site

... PACE and Navicare programs. • Assist in the development of operational budgets and capital ... Executive Director, Business Office, manager, sales manager, or Resident Care Director with ...

Corcoran House

Executive Director

Clinton, MA · On-site

$115K/yr

... PACE and Navicare programs. · Assist in the development of operational budgets and capital ... Executive Director, Business Office, manager, sales manager, or Resident Care Director with ...

Trinity Health

Executive Director

Livonia, MI · On-site

Executive Director Location: Onsite , Baton Rouge and Lafayette, LA Status: Full time Incentives ... Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the ...

WelbeHealth

Executive Director

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

We have over 1,000 team members, having hired 300 in the last six months, and we're on pace to hire another 400 in the next year. The Executive Director role will essentially function as the CEO of ...

WelbeHealth

Executive Director

Riverside, CA

We have over 1,000 team members, having hired 300 in the last six months, and we're on pace to hire another 400 in the next year. The Executive Director role will essentially function as the CEO of ...

HallKeen Management

Executive Director

Washington, DC · On-site

Executive Director Location: The Residence at Kenilworth Park, Washington, DC 20019 Type: Full-time ... We are seeking an experienced senior housing individual who loves the excitement and fast pace of a ...

Ascension

Executive Director

Wichita, KS · On-site

$116K/yr

Wichita PACE Specialty: Senior Living Schedule: Full-time Salary: $110,592.64 - $149,624.68 per ... Serve as the primary executive liaison to the Board of Directors, presenting operational reports ...

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How much do pace executive director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for pace executive director in the United States is $96,016.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pace Executive Director?

Pace Executive Directors are senior leaders responsible for overseeing the operations and strategic direction of a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) organization. They ensure that the program meets regulatory requirements, provides high-quality care to elderly participants, and manages budgets, staff, and community relationships. Executive Directors often represent the organization in the community and work with boards of directors to set goals and policies. Their leadership is critical for maintaining compliance, financial stability, and participant satisfaction within the PACE program.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pace Executive Director?

To thrive as a PACE Executive Director, you need a solid background in healthcare administration, experience with regulatory compliance, and often a relevant advanced degree (such as MHA, MBA, or MSN). Familiarity with healthcare management software, budgeting systems, and knowledge of CMS regulations is typically required. Leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills for fostering team collaboration and ensuring high-quality patient care. These skills and qualifications are essential to successfully oversee PACE operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive organizational growth in a complex care environment.

What are some common challenges faced by a Pace Executive Director, and how can one prepare to address them?

As a Pace Executive Director, you'll often face the challenge of balancing regulatory compliance with delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) environment. Managing interdisciplinary teams, overseeing budget constraints, and ensuring seamless coordination among clinical, administrative, and community partners are typical hurdles. Preparing for these challenges involves developing strong leadership skills, staying current with healthcare regulations, fostering open communication among staff, and cultivating relationships with stakeholders. Many successful directors also prioritize ongoing professional development and mentorship to navigate the complexities of the role.

What is the difference between Pace Executive Director vs Pace Program Manager?

AspectPace Executive DirectorPace Program Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a master's degree in social work, public administration, or related field; extensive leadership experienceUsually requires a bachelor's or master's degree; relevant experience in program management
Work EnvironmentOversees entire organization or multiple programs; strategic planning and high-level decision makingManages specific programs or services; focuses on daily operations and program delivery
Employer & IndustryNonprofit organizations, healthcare, social servicesNonprofit agencies, community service providers, healthcare organizations

The Pace Executive Director holds a higher leadership role, overseeing overall organizational strategy, while the Pace Program Manager focuses on managing specific programs and operations. Both roles require relevant credentials and experience, but the Executive Director has broader responsibilities and strategic oversight.

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Infographic showing various Pace Executive Director job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,016 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

Executive Director - PACE

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Alivia Care, Inc.
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

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Job description

PACE Place provides coordinated medical and social services to elders who want to remain in their home but need support to do so. PACE Place provides Medical, Rehabilitation, In-Home Assistance, Transportation, Social Work, and Day Center services for patients in our care.
Position Summary
The Executive Director has responsibility for oversight and administration of the PACE Partners of Northeast Florida. The position has operating authority and is responsible for developing, managing, and expanding the PACE Partners program in a heavily regulated environment.
Essential Functions
    • Responsible for the oversight and administration of PACE Partners
    • Direct, supervise, and evaluate the performance of the Center Manager, Clinic Manager, Medical Director, Finance Manager, Quality Improvement Manager, and Enrollment Manager.
    • Partners with appropriate Business Partner from Alivia Care, Inc. support services departments for Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, Marketing, IT Services, Business Development, Accounting, Finance, Philanthropy, Security, and Facilities and Housekeeping services
    • Ensure the provision of staff orientation and staff education based on CMS and ACHA guidelines and regulations
    • Manages the implementation phase of contracts with facilities and physicians
    • Develops and maintains relationships with key officials of facilities such as hospitals, Long-term care Facilities, Senior Living Nursing Facilities (SNF's) and assisted living facilities (ALF's)
    • Develops and maintains relationships with referral base, including individual physicians, physician practices, facility administrators (SNF's, ALF's, hospitals), and other community-based organizations
    • Oversees complaint resolution process to assure smooth operation of contracts and ongoing referrals
    • Develops strategies to ensure that volume projections are achieved for designated programs
    • Ensure that job responsibilities, authorities and accountability of all direct reports are defined and understood
    • In collaboration with the Medical Director, Financial Manager, Clinic Manager, Center Manager, and Quality Improvement Manager, responsible for maintaining compliance with all State and Federal program requirements, obtaining, and maintaining certification under Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA), as well as any other State or Federal law or rules pertaining to PACE Partners
    • In collaboration with the Medical Director and Clinic Manager, monitor medical and specialty services utilization to ensure provision of quality care to participants
    • Oversee and assist in the development and implementation of PACE Partner's Strategic Plan
    • Responsible for the financial accountability of PACE Partners and responsible for the development of PACE Partner's annual operating and capital operational budget and meeting projected financial benchmarks
    • Plan for and administer the managerial, operational, fiscal, and reporting components of the organization
    • Responsible for the recording, reporting and availability of participant data, including those records required for center participant, and program data, including those records required for services made available to and provided to participants by the Adult Day Care Center
    • The PACE Partners Day Center shall be under administrative control of the Executive Director or in the absence of the Executive Director, the Center Manager
    • If applicable, the Executive Director may supervise more than one center, provided that a qualified, responsible center manager or designee, duly appointed in writing, is in charge of each facility during the Executive's absence
    • The Executive Director shall also be responsible for the administration of all components of the facility and accountable for the implementation and enforcement of all policies and procedures, standards of care, and program development in accordance with the social, physical, and mental capabilities and needs of the participants served
    • Recommend and implement PACE Partner's operational policies, procedures, and protocols for direct participant care and support services
    • Monitor the growth of care delivery and services as the participant census grows and adjust in planning as needed to maintain established growth and service goals
    • Meet program goals for target enrollment
    • Accountable for quality of services provided
    • Participate in the development and monitoring of PACE Partners compliance with staffing guidelines
    • Participate in and oversee the quality assurance/quality improvement committees as part of the overall quality improvement program
    • Establish positive working relationships with providers and the community at large
    • Oversee operational compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and agency policies and procedures, ensuring a safe and clean environment for staff and program participants
    • Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of all company procedures and information about employees, participants, and families
    • Participate in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings
    • Ensure the development, implementation, and enforcement of all policies and procedures, including participant rights
    • Develops and recommends strategic and operational plans and budgets
    • Accountable for the financial viability of the designated programs
    • Support leadership and managerial decision making with regular, timely reporting of programs' results to management.
    • Certification from an approved first aid/CPR course.
    • Assures an effective management team for designated programs in order to obtain strategic initiatives and operational goals.
    • Promotes a positive internal climate based on the organization's values.
    • Enhance own professional expertise, management competency and leadership skills through education and training.
    • Accountable for the programs' compliance with administrative practices and procedures including timeliness of performance reviews and accuracy of time and attendance.
    • Establishes an effective method of oversight to assure the designated programs' strategic initiatives and operational goals are met.
    • Ensure the development, implementation, and reporting on the Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement program and activities.
    • Establishes and maintains positive public relations with community and business leaders, and other key individuals.
    • In conjunction with Corporate Communications, participates and responds to media opportunities.
    • Identifies and collaborates to secure fundraising opportunities.
    • Assures the handling and resolution of any complaints from patients, families, and the public.
    • Works with corporate staff and corporate consultants to advocate for programs at state and federal level.
    • Achieves and maintains applicable accreditations. Follows the company's systems, policies, and standards assuring the designated program passes all inspections, surveys, reviews, for licensing and certifications such as for CMS, Agency for Health Care Administration, Department of Elder Affairs, and accreditation bodies.
    • Ensures compliance with all administrative functions and policies with regulatory agencies such as OSHA, EEOC and Department of Labor, for example by maintaining proper personnel and confidential files, staffing records, incident and injury reports.
    • Assures compliance with all applicable regulations, statutes and parent company administrative policies and procedures.

Qualifications
Knowledge and Critical Skills
  • Active memberships in professional, community, and or civic organizations, preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated relationship builder and trustworthy leader
  • Demonstrated high ethical and moral standards of behavior
  • Public speaking and presentation skills
  • Valid Florida driver's license and active automobile insurance, per PACE policy
  • Have 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population OR, if the individual has less than 1 year of experience but meets all other job requirements, the candidate must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
  • Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by the PACE organization before working independently.

Experience
  • PACE leadership experience highly desired
  • Capacity for mature business decisions and judgments
  • Extensive experience in a capitated healthcare environment, or related field.
  • Leadership experience in a health care service setting
  • Experience working with a Medicare/Medicaid waiver program or demonstration project preferred

License / Certification
  • Professional license and/or certification, highly preferred

Education
  • Master's Degree in health care administration, business administration, nursing, or related health/human services field, required

Other Requirements
  • Medical clearance for communicable diseases and current immunizations required before participant contact.

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. However, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience, which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, is acceptable.
This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions required of employees in this position. The organization reserves the right to modify or amend the duties of the position or to require that additional tasks be performed as organizational needs change. This description does not constitute a contract of employment, and employment with the organization is at-will, meaning either the employee or the organization may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.
ADA Statement / Disclaimer
PACE Place is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities and the ability to perform the essential functions of a position. If you require an accommodation to complete the application process, interview, or perform the essential functions of a role, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@aliviacare.com.
We participate in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Where applicable, and as required by law, employment with PACE Partners of Northeast Florida may be contingent upon successful completion of a background screening initiated by the organization through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information about the Clearinghouse, including positions that require screening, can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
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