• Bachelors’ degree in business administration, health administration or related field (Masters’ degree preferred) 
• Minimum of 5 years experience in managing and developing a multi-product, regional home care, hospice and palliative care delivery system within an integrated healthcare system
• Current and valid Texas RN Licensure
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of home health and hospice services
• Superior marketing and business development skills in negotiating major contracts and forming solid relationships with large referral sources
• Must have proven experience in effective leadership
• Highly developed management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to evaluate, revise, and implement systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to travel in various forms of transportation with overnight stays 

  Essential Functions: 

• Serve as the key member of the senior management team to provide leadership on matters related to regional and local trends in home health, hospice and palliative care development and services for the Company
• Develop and implement short and long-range strategic goals and objectives to ensure strong fiscal management and long-term viability of the Company
• Integrate home health, hospice services with other affiliate services, allowing the Company to provide a truly seamless continuum of services to its patients.
• Expand home health, hospice and palliative care services in scope, volume and geographic coverage to meet the needs of its clients through aggressive marketing, business development and leadership
• Instill in employees and support the Company vision, mission and quality values
• Maintain services, systems and procedures to assure compliance with licensure regulations and standards
• Ensure that each service agency is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
• Ensure annually that independent contractors and agents who furnish services to the company are aware of the applicable requirements of the Compliance Program
• Drive the financial success of the home health, hospice and palliative care through continuous evaluation and monitoring of financial reports to achieve or exceed budget projections
• Oversee the hiring, training and maintenance of high quality staff at all levels and ensure they are held responsible for carrying out duties related to management and operations of the Company
• Develop, document, revise and evaluate programs and communication (policies, procedures, Key Factor reports, and P & L’s) for home health, hospice and palliative care employees and leaders to ensure appropriate support for sustainable growth
• Perform tasks as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer