Area Administrator

Explore opportunities with Patient Care Danbury CT, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As Area Administrator, you will be responsible for the oversight of the daily operations of the community-based services business line in one or more locations. This includes coordinating and completing assigned projects to effectively support the immediate and long-range objectives of the company, responsible for eligibility and admission of the patient/client and supervision of care provided, implementing and maintaining administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and policies which assure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and enhancing the profitability of the agency. Providing motivation and retention of a qualified staff and assure the quality of services delivered. This position also acts as a liaison with management staff and other departments throughout the agency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Staffing & Compliance: Ensures qualified personnel are hired, licensed, and credentialed per legal and company standards, with ongoing education and competency tracking
• Training & Orientation: Oversees staff orientation, in-service training, and E.V.V. usage to meet state and company compliance goals
• Operations & Communication: Manages daily office functions, facilitates staff meetings, and acts as a liaison among staff, patients, referral sources, and leadership
• Performance & Records: Conducts timely evaluations, supports professional development, and ensures secure, compliant maintenance of patient and employee records
• Financial & Scheduling Oversight: Monitors budget performance, billing, payroll, and scheduling to meet operational targets and resolve complaints effectively

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. 

Required Qualifications:

• Registered nurse with at least 1 year supervisory or administrative experience in a home healthcare or a related field
• Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation or public transportation
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client's needs

State Specific Requirements:

• CT: Must have a master's degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of supervisory or administrative experience in a healthcare facility; associate nursing degree cannot serve as Executive Director.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of management experience in personal care services
• Proven solid independence and self-management skills
• Proven effective communication, writing, and organizational abilities

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $94,688 to $142,032 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.