Assist with the responsibility of the Agency’s day-to-day operations, keeping the Agency in compliance with State and Federal/Accreditation regulations and standards. This position assists with employing qualified staff and provides adequate staff education and evaluation. The Assistant Executive Director is responsible for an effective budgeting and accounting system, assists with development of policies and procedures, develops a system of staff communication that coordinates implementation of plans of treatment and the use of necessary services for comprehensive care of patients. The Assistant Executive Director keeps public information materials and activities accurate and up-to-date.

• Meets regularly with the Senior Operations, Clinical Management, and the Professional Advisory Committee and assists in providing written quarterly reports to the governing body.
• Assists with guaranteeing that a Clinical Manager or Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) is available during operating hours.
• Available during all operating hours.
• Interprets and assists in implementing policies for guidance of staff, patients, and the public.
• Assists with creating and implementing an effective comprehensive Marketing and Business Development Plan for the Agency, to include but not limited to, hiring of appropriate account representative(s), referral source growth and retention, and community outreach programs. Assists in the planning, coordinating, directing, and controlling the operations of the Agency.
• Maintains effective communication between the Governing Body, Senior Operations, and Clinical Management, professional staff, and Agency staff.
• Hires qualified personnel, including assuring the development of personnel qualifications and policies.
• Exercises mature judgment in properly controlling aspects of financial operation by receiving ongoing reports from bookkeeping/accounting staff.
• Maintains a system of staff communication that coordinates implementation of plans of treatment and the use of necessary services for comprehensive care of patients.
• Participates in the Agency’s information management and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs.
• Assists in development of policies and procedures.
• Keeps up-to-date on new developments as related to the Agency in regard to state and federal/accreditation regulatory agencies.
• Provides oversight relative to OASIS data collection and transmission.
• Represents and interprets the Agency’s functions to other institutions, the public, government agencies, and other organizations.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

• For individuals that began employment prior to July 13th, 2017, a person who:
  • Is a licensed physician.
  • Is a registered nurse.
  • Or has training and experience in health service administration and at least 1 year of supervisory administrative experience in home health care or related health care program.
• For individuals that began employment on or after July 13, 2017, a person who:
  • Is a licensed physician
  • Is a registered nurse
  • Or holds an undergraduate degree and
    • Has experience in health service administration, with at least 1 year of supervisory or administrative experience in home health care or a related health care program.