Job Description

Home Health Director at Baptist Home Health Care by BAYADA summary:

The Home Health Director leads and manages operations at a Medicare-certified home health agency, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical and administrative staff, managing budgets and resources, and guiding performance improvement initiatives. This role also involves collaboration with healthcare partners, maintaining accreditation standards, and strategic planning for agency growth and efficiency.

Are you ready to lead with purpose in a dynamic and growing healthcare field? Baptist Home Health Care by BAYADA is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director to manage operations at our Jacksonville, FL Medicare-certified Home Health office .

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare administration, regulatory compliance (Medicare Conditions of Participation), clinical coordination, and business operations. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of the agency, ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and efficient operational performance.

What You'll Do as Director:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure compliance with Medicare regulations and state/federal laws governing home health services.
• Manage all aspects of the agency’s clinical and administrative operations, including staff supervision, patient care coordination, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Ensure the agency maintains compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, accreditation standards (e.g., CHAP, ACHC, or Joint Commission), and payer requirements.
• Assist with clinical quality and performance improvement initiatives (QAPI), infection control, patient satisfaction, and outcomes tracking.
• Maintain continual survey readiness and lead the agency through state, CMS, and accrediting body inspections (e.g., Joint Commission, CHAP, ACHC).
• Ensure appropriate supervision and support of clinical staff including RNs, PTs, OTs, SLPs, MSWs, HHAs, and administrative personnel.
• Monitor key operational metrics including admission rates, re-hospitalizations, visit productivity, and clinician utilization.
• Collaborate with referral sources, physicians, hospitals, and community partners to support business development partners and census growth.
• Review and manage key financial indicators including PDGM performance, LUPAs, visit utilization, and reimbursements.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations for staff to maintain a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to CMS, state agencies, and accrediting bodies.
• Assist with internal audits and surveys and oversee corrective action plans following any deficiencies or citations.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning to improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
• Stay informed of trends in home health, value-based purchasing, and evolving Medicare regulations to guide organizational readiness.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field or current clinical licensure (e.g., RN, PT, OT) required; Master’s degree preferred.

Active RN, PT, OT license in good standing (if applicable).

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage clinical operations effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency preferred but not required

Comprehensive knowledge of Medicare regulations, OASIS documentation, HIPAA, and CMS guidelines.

Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems, ideally Homecare Homebase.

Benefits & Perks

BAYADA offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional development, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Direct deposit and weekly pay

Learn more: BAYADA Benefits Overview

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you're a motivated leader with a heart for service and a drive for success, we encourage you to apply today and become a vital part of the BAYADA team in Franklin, TN.

Apply now and take your leadership career to the next level.

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As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

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BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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