[Hiring] Area Executive Operations Manager @Affinity Hospice

Role Description

The Area Executive Operations Manager provides leadership, operational oversight, clinical direction, and regulatory compliance across assigned branches within a dedicated region. This role aligns closely with the responsibilities of an Executive Director while extending oversight at a regional level and serving as interim leadership for branches with vacant Executive Director positions. The position requires extensive travel (approximately 90%) and the ability to sit in branch locations as needed to ensure operational stability, compliance, and continuity of leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• A master’s degree in nursing is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in healthcare and/or hospice management.

Requirements

• Clinical licensure preferred in states within assigned region.
• Valid driver’s license with an insured and operational automobile in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for assigned branches within the region, ensuring alignment with organizational policies, procedures, and strategic objectives.
• Serve as interim Executive Director by traveling to and sitting in branch locations when there is an open or vacant ED position.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including clinical, licensure, and documentation requirements.
• Monitor operational, financial, and performance metrics and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Support hiring, onboarding, development, and performance management of branch leadership and staff.
• Collaborate with corporate partners including HR, Clinical, Compliance, and Recruiting to support regional needs.
• Travel up to 90% of the time within the assigned region and maintain flexibility to respond to urgent operational needs.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly assess branch operations and implement effective solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple locations, and adapt to changing environments.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay.
• Gas Card Program and Car Maintenance Stipend.
• Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees.
• 401K.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Internal Company Advancement.
• Free end of life training.