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Simply put, we think the entire system can be greater than it's ever been. And that drives us to work harder, aim higher, and expect more from one another.
Here, you'll be empowered to make an immediate impact for millions of others. And you'll achieve more than you ever expected. How does that fit with your plans?
Executive Director-Hospice-Concord CA.-313199
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Description
Ovations is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.
Imagine joining a group of professionals and clinicians who are working to improve health care for people over 50. Consider the influence you can have on the quality of care for millions of people. Now, enhance that success with enthusiasm you can really feel.
That's how it is at Ovations. Everyday, we're collaborating to improve the health and well being of the fastest growing segment of our nation's population. And we're doing it with an intense amount of dedication.
Responsibility for the planning, overall administration and management, and profitability of the company. Accountability for all activities and departments in the delivery of hospice services. Responsible for organizing and supervising the administrative functions of the hospice including budgeting, accounting, data collection, record maintenance and employee practices. Ensures compliance with Federal and State regulations as well as other accrediting bodies.
1. Overseeing the Company Operational System
- By implementing the company's systems, policies and standards, the Executive Director assures that the hospice meets all applicable regulatory requirements of agencies and assumes responsibility for the readiness of the hospice to meet all inspections, surveys, and review including state licensure, and federal certifications.
- Assures polices in the following manner: Supervising the compliance of all administrative functions and policies with applicable regulatory agencies. Maintaining updated copies of all applicable regulations, statutes and policies and procedures.
2. Developing and Expanding Revenue Performance
- Based on the company business plan and revenue budgets, develops and maintains key relationships with hospitals, nursing homes, physicians and other healthcare organizations. Manages the implementation phase of contracting institutions and implemented with positive results to the hospice, according to applicable state and federal law.
- Develops and maintains relationships with physicians. Initiates new relationships and improves the value of existing ones including the resolution of complaints, the providing of educational services and seeking to improve and refine patient care services.
- Responsible for supervision of day-to-day operation of the program including, but not limited to, the following: Financial Management, Employment process, Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement, Payroll Expense, Admissions, Medical Staff, Business Plan Development, Human Resource Policy Enforcement, Staff Development
3. Responsible for the patient and Family Services Program at the Hospice. Overall responsibility for the clinical services function at the hospice including the home, hospital settings, nursing homes, and other locations.
4. Representing the Company in the Community
- The Executive Director is the official spokesperson of the company in the community; manages public relations, generates and responds to all opportunities for medical requests in coordination with the corporate communication department, and assures the handling and resolution of any complaints from patients, families, and the public.
5. Cost Containment
- Verifies/approves admitting IPOC diagnosis, treatments, staffing and supplies.
- Monitors utilization of resources by every patient to assure cost effective delivery of services.
Here, you will discover a culture that grows through challenge. That evolves by being flexible. That succeeds by staying true to our mission to make health care work effectively and efficiently for seniors. Put your best to work for us, and discover extraordinary opportunities for growth.
Qualifications Requirements/qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Five years previous managerial experience, preferably in a health care, managed care environment.
- Sales/business development experience required.
- Hospice experience at a director level preferred.
- Demonstrate leadership skills and the proven ability to lead, motivate and organize teams including 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated ability in program development and administration to include knowledge of health care policies and reimbursement practices.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. |
