Executive Director

Requisition #:

194883

Location:

State College, PA 16801

Category:

Management

Salary:

Starting at $70,000 per year

Position Details

Position OverviewThe Executive Director (hereafter referred to as “ED”) is responsible for managing and overseeing leadership and administrative functions of an Aveanna branch location. The ED collaborates with cross-functional teams including operations, clinical and business development ensuring annual business growth, patient care outcomes and financial objectives are met or exceeded.
Serving as the leader of their respective branch team, the ED role offers a dynamic work environment where individuals can contribute their expertise in either clinical or non-clinical capacities.  The ED embodies Aveanna’s Core Values by building and strengthening relationships with patients, families, field staff, and referral sources, while serving as an advocate and trusted mentor for their location team.  The ED possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and assures the adoption of all branch-level processes and training standards, drawing from their experience working in a high-volume environment.  The ED ensures their location fully adheres to all Federal and State regulations governing home care agencies.

Essential Job FunctionsTeam Management:Interviews and selects competent staff with emphasis on recruiting the best qualified candidates.
Assures annual employee evaluations are completed, goals are set forth and achieved.
Oversees, promotes and monitors employee development programs and training including orientation, in-service and continuing education requirements.
Meets with supervisors routinely; participates in area and regional meetings as requested.

Client Relations:Collaborates with branch and area leadership delivering effective, mutually beneficial introductions with new patients, families and caregivers and ensures completion of periodic patient home visits and assessments of referral sources.
Partners with business development team to establish strategic, growth-oriented objectives.
Supervise, evaluate and address client satisfaction survey reports to increase patient and family satisfaction.

Business Operations:Plan and implement branch growth strategies.
Possesses strong business acumen and the ability to interpret financial statements, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement.  
Assess and determine areas needing cost mitigation and process improvements.
Consistently meet reporting deadlines.
Closely monitor billing and collection efforts ensuring timely, effective processes are in place.

Requirements
Minimum of an Associate degree or equivalent work experience in a related field
2-3 years’ management experience
Satisfies all state requirements, including background checks and any applicable required work authorization.

Preferences4-Year College Degree Preferred
Healthcare and/or pediatric home care experience a plus
Physical DemandsMust be able to speak, write, read and understand English.
Must be able to travel as needed.
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 25 pounds.
Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
Must have visual and hearing acuity.
Must have strong sense of smell and touch.

EnvironmentMust be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Vaccination RequirementsAs an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.