Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director organizes and directs the functions with overall responsibility for day to day

operations, complying with applicable rules and regulations and reporting to the Governing Body. The

Administrator or qualified alternate is available during normal business hours. He/she implements the

organization's purposes in a manner consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies established by

the Governing Body.

REPORTS TO: Executive Team

SUPERVISES: Department Managers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher is preferred.

Credentials: Certificate in Hospice, Palliative Care, or Home Health Management is desired.

Experience: Supervisory or administrative experience in hospice, home health, or related

health-care fields or education in administration is desired.

Core Competencies: Demonstrates ability to plan, organize and make effective decisions.

Possesses ability to think critically and problem solve. Knowledge of regulatory

and financial aspects of the program. Excellent verbal and written

communication and interpersonal skills. Possesses a sympathetic attitude toward

caring for patients and demonstrates positive communication skills in interacting

with all members of the interdisciplinary team.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Organizes and directs all services and functions of the organizational program.

2. Maintains and evaluates the program in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and

contractual agreements.

3. Reports to governing body and acts on recommendations of authorized planning, regulatory

and inspecting agencies, and contracted managed care organization

4. Adheres to partner/provider contractual obligations.

5. Ensures accuracy of public information materials and activities.

6. Employs an adequate number of qualified personnel to carry out the functions of the company,

provides for initial orientation of new employees, a continuous in-service training program and

competent supervision designed to improve patient care and employee efficiency and

satisfaction.

7. Monitors financial resources to support operations by maximizing reimbursement and the

appropriateness of care provided.

8. Develops or coordinates the implementation of annual program budget and monitors the

accuracy and reliability of financial data.

9. Establishes a system of billing and recordkeeping for all services provided by, or contracted by

the organization.

10. On an annual basis and in conjunction with appropriate company personnel, provides to the

governing body an annual report of program.

11. Maintains written service agreements, including financial arrangements, with other approved

providers for appropriate services necessary to meet the needs of the patient/family.

12. In conjunction with the Director of Patient Care Services, ensure the effective management of

the Interdisciplinary Team.

13. Responsible for Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement.

14. Establishes and maintains productivity standards of services delivery consistent with company

standards.

15. Overall coordination of effective documentation systems of IDT and maintains appropriate

medical records.

16. Interprets health regulations as pertaining to the company and directs appropriate information

to IDT.

17. Provides consultation and education to community to increase knowledge related to the

company and serves as information source and education resource person to community,

agency personnel and volunteers as appropriate.

18. All other tasks and duties deemed necessary and appropriate.