Administrator Home Health

The Home Health Administrator is responsible for the administration of the day-to-day operations of the home care facility. This includes: coordinating and completing assigned projects to effectively support the immediate and long range objectives of the company; oversight of the eligibility of patients referred to home care services, planning for the services to be provided to patients and supervising their total home health care; implementing and maintaining administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and policies which assure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations; enhancing the profitability of the agency; and providing motivation and retention of a qualified staff and assure the quality of services delivered. This position also acts as a liaison with management staff and other departments throughout the company.

• Responsible for continual compliance with all federal and state regulations, laws, and policies and procedures applicable to Home Health. Maintains personal knowledge of up-to-date federal, state, and Joint Commission regulations.
• Responsible for directing day to day operations of the provider/or providers assigned.
• Supervises all patient care activities to ensure the delivery of safe, economical, and efficient patient care, which adheres to relevant standards of accepted nursing and medical practice, to include federal and state regulations, and Joint Commission standards, as well as to ensure compliance with payer source criteria.
• Assists in policy review and revisions as requested to establish and support the highest possible quality of patient care, cost controls, quality assurance, and staff performance. Ensures that established policies are enforced.
• Provides and / or ensures patient care according to the plan of care as ordered by the physician.
• Acts as a liaison between staff, patients, and upper management to ensure information is shared appropriately among the LHC team.
• Serves as a member of the Management Team, QAPI Team, and other committees as assigned within designated timeframes. Participates in annual strategic agency planning.
• Oversees weekly reports, including claims alert, late EMS, unverified services, and orders audit, to ensure timely and accurate billing and payroll.

• Employed with agency prior to January 13, 2018: must be a licensed physician; 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 a related health care program.
• Employed with agency on or after January 13, 2018: must be a licensed physician, a registered nurse, or hold an undergraduate degree (Bachelor's or Associate's 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.

License Requirements

• Current CPR certification required
• Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation

Additional State Specific Requirements

• MD: Must have a formal education in health services or administration, as evidenced by being a physician or registered nurse or a college graduate with a bachelor's degree or higher degree in a health related field. And has at least one year of supervisory experience in hospital management or home health management or public health program management.

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