Area VP of Operations - Home Health

Company: JourneyCare Home Health – an Addus family company
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: July 2, 2025

Job Description:

The Area Vice President of Operations is responsible for overseeing the operational performance, strategic development, and regulatory compliance of multiple home health agencies within an assigned geographic area. This senior leadership role ensures delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care while driving business growth, operational efficiency, and employee engagement aligned with JourneyCare Home Health’s mission and values. Salary: $165,000 - $200,000 Offer based on years of experience. What We offer: Great culture and team atmosphere Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability) 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match Generous time off accruals Paid holidays Mileage reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Bonus Eligible Merit Increases Employee Discount Programs What You’ll Do: Planning, directing and evaluating operations to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate care and services. Complying with applicable laws and regulations. Assuring that all business conduct is above minimum standards required by law and will not condone any activities that achieve results through violation of the law, unethical business or patient care practices. Fiscal planning, budgeting, and management of operations in accordance with fiscal parameters. Implementing governing body directives and ensuring that appropriate service policies are developed and implemented. Recruiting, employing, and retaining qualified personnel to maintain appropriate staffing levels. Establishing and maintaining effective channels of communication. Ensuring program personnel have current clinical information and current practices and ensuring that a clinical manager is available during all operating hours. Directing and monitoring organizational performance improvement activities. Ensuring staff development including orientation, in-service education, continuing education, and evaluation of staff. Assuring that skilled nursing and other therapeutic services furnished are under the supervision and direction of a physician or a non-physician provider. Ensures that a clinical manager is available during all operating hours Assuring appropriate staff supervision during all operating hours. Assuring the development and qualifications for professional services and the assignment of personnel. Ensuring the accuracy of public information materials and activities. Appointing a similarly qualified alternate to be available at all times during operating hours in the absence of the administrator. Informing the governing body, and staff of current organizational, community, and industry trends. Other duties as assigned Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Master’s Degree in health care or related field is preferred. At least three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in health care management preferably in home health. Demonstrated an ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel. Ability to market aggressively and deal tactfully with the community. Knowledge of corporate business management. Demonstrates good communications and public relations skills. To apply via text, text 8533 to (847) 416-8078 ACHH Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.

Keywords: JourneyCare Home Health – an Addus family company, Elmhurst , Area VP of Operations - Home Health, Healthcare , Downers Grove, Illinois