Company Overview

Dedication.
Development.
Devotion.

It's all with the leader in hospice.

At Odyssey HealthCare, we improve the quality of life for patients facing terminal diagnoses and provide support for their loved ones. We've been meeting this need since 1996. Today, Odyssey is one of the largest hospice providers in the country, offering end-of-life care and support to thousands of patients and their families across the country each day. Our team of caregivers consist of registered nurses, physicians, home healthcare aides, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors and trained volunteers. Patients typically receive our services in their own homes or in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. But we also serve patients in hospitals and, in Odyssey's own freestanding hospice facilities.

Odyssey offers employees a total rewards package including a competitive salary, flexible schedules for many positions, the opportunity to work one-on-one with patients, and excellent benefits including:

  • PPO or HMO medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company-paid Basic Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance with additional optional coverage
  • Optional Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Short-term disability plan
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Flexible spending accounts to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical care
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plus selected holidays
  • Employee recognition programs and an enjoyable work environment
To learn more about our opportunities and for specific locations, visit www.odyssey-healthcare.com

Odyssey HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer.

Executive Director
11/6/2009		 Apply for this job now!
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Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Healthcare - Health Services
Manages Others: Yes Ref ID: ED Harrisburg
Job Type: Executive
Health Care		    
Req'd Education: Not Specified    
Req'd Experience: At least 5 year(s)    
Req'd Travel: Up to 25%    
Relocation Covered: Not Specified    
       

Job Description
Executive Director


Responsible for the overall operation at the local office. Employment of qualified Hospice personnel and provision of Hospice services. Delegation and coordination of Hospice personnel evaluations. Establish and maintain standards of high quality care and customer service in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines. Establish implement and evaluate goals and objectives for Hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy. Maintain compliance with all legal rules and regulations. Meet growth and development targets and actively establish and maintain market acceptance and allegiance throughout the local service area.

Job Requirements

Company's Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:

 

  • Minimum age requirement of 18.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field; or equivalent experience and knowledge required. Masters degree in business or related field preferred.
  • Experience in health care sales and/or management with P&L responsibility.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.
  • Demonstrated history of sales and profit growth.
  • Knowledge of business management and a working knowledge of the Medicare Hospice Benefit preferred.
  • Understanding of Hospice care and the services provided to patient/family/caregiver through an interdisciplinary team.
  • Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices and state and local administrative licensure requirements.
  • Physical exam in accordance with state law requirements.
  • Valid driver’s license with maintenance of good driving record and an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or company requirements and is in good working order.
  • Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers.
  • Satisfactory criminal background check.
  • Excellent observation and communication skills.
  • Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
  • Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations.
  • Must be computer literate.



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