Senior Living Director (PT, OT, COTA, PTA or RN)

Explore opportunities with  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 the Senior Living Director, you will be responsible for creating an exceptional Healthcare Service customer experience by providing support to clinical resources, therapists, and other associates of the network. Ensuring delivery of quality care with timely scheduling and delivery with prompt follow up of care for rehab needs. Maintains the objectives, goals, and philosophy of healthcare delivery in conjunction with the organizational mission. You will partner with agency clinical leadership to monitor efficiency levels within operations assuring prudent financial resource utilization. Ensuring efficient and effective communication among community leadership and interdisciplinary partners. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead clinical and rehabilitation support efforts to ensure high-quality, consistent service delivery and positive patient and family outcomes
• Partner with clinical leadership and community teams to identify program needs, implement solutions, and support growth and customer experience initiatives
• Provide operational and clinical oversight by monitoring documentation standards, performance indicators, resource utilization, and quality improvement activities
• Support talent processes including clinician interviews, onboarding, staff education, and fostering collaboration across teams and service lines
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, confidentiality, infection control, OSHA, and safety standards across supported agencies and programs
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Senior Living communities, Home Health agencies, staff, families, and external audiences to support care coordination and service awareness
• Analyze trends, participate in operational reviews, and help develop action plans that improve business performance, clinical outcomes, and program effectiveness

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:

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist, or Registered Nurse in at least one state the role oversees
• Proficiency with current electronic medical record and business technology software systems
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical operations, staffing, business development, program development, human resource functions, therapy contracts, and financial reports
• Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, oral and written communication, project management, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualification: 

• 5+ years of experience, including at least 2+ years in direct therapy care; multi-discipline therapy management experience

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 $120,560 to $180,840 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.