Hospice Area Vice President of Support Services

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Area Vice President of Support Services

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their health journey, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as an Area Vice President of Support Services.  Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need an Area Vice President of Support Services with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring mission?

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference.
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

As an Area Vice President Support Services you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Provides strategic leadership and direction for support services including Durable Medical Equipment, Medical Supplies, Pharmacy, and Program development. (IE: Volunteers, Veterans programs)
• Oversees development and execution of the budget and financial management of support services departments.
• Manages vendor relationships and contracts to ensure high-quality services in a cost-effective manner.
• Contributes to the development and execution of the organizations strategic plan, particularly as it relates to support services.
• Identify and analyze trends in the industry making recommendations to leadership on opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Serves are primary point of contact for support services within designated areas, communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepares and presents reports on the status and performance of support services to the executive team.
• Lead and participate in risk management and safety initiatives to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and referral sources.
• Interacts with employees, peers, corporate departments, shared services, and executive staff in a manner conducive to continued positive relationships.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

What is Required?

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate degree Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related Health Care field.
• Master’s Degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience as a health care executive leader, preferably in a Home Health or Hospice, Palliative environment.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)
• Proficient in enterprise applications (e.g., Homecare Homebase, Workday) preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of hospice operations, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and home care industry trends
• Travel approximately 50% or more to designated areas

You will report to the Regional Vice President of Operations.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities; a full job description will be provided.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without reg