Home Health Administrator

Job Purpose\:

The Home Health Administrator is responsible for organizing and directing the ongoing functions of the branch location. The Home Health Administrator assumes full-time administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for day-to-day operations, recruitment and retention and financial viability of the agency. This position manages partners in the provision of care and services rendered in accordance with professional standards, and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. The Home Health Administrator supervises Clinical Managers (CMs) and Business Office Managers (BOMs).

Key Responsibilities\:

• Operational Oversight Direct all day-to-day functions, ensure the availability of a Clinical Manager during operating hours, and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations.

• OASIS Compliance\: Oversee the reporting of OASIS data, which measures patient outcomes in home health care.

• Patient Rights\: Ensure patients are informed of their rights and that any complaints or concerns are addressed.

• Patient Care\: Oversee comprehensive patient assessments and care plans, ensuring continuous updates and coordination among care providers.

• Comprehensive Care\: Ensure coordination of services among all disciplines throughout the care of patient care delivery.

• Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI)\: Lead initiatives to improve the quality of care and ensure regulatory compliance across all regional agencies.

• Infection Control\: Ensure infection prevention and control measures are in place.

• Staffing & Management\: Interview, hire, and retain qualified personnel, while providing ongoing performance reviews and guidance.

• Knowledge Base\: Familiarity with OASIS, Home Care Home Base, RCD (Review Choice Demonstration), and PDGM (Patient-Driven Groupings Model) is essential for this role.