At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

The Traveling Director of DeNovo Operations – Hospice is a strategic operational leader responsible for launching and stabilizing new hospice sites in support of organizational growth. This role oversees the full operational setup of DeNovo locations, including licensure support, staffing, policy implementation, technology deployment, and regulatory compliance.

Serving as the interim operational leader during launch, the Director ensures that each new site is fully aligned with corporate standards, financially and clinically sound, and equipped for long-term success. This individual plays a key role in recruiting and onboarding permanent leadership, facilitating a structured and successful transition once operations are stabilized. Following a comprehensive handoff, the Director is redeployed to the next assigned DeNovo project.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Health Administration, Nursing, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.Minimum of two (4) years progressive leadership experience in hospice, home health, or community-based care operations.Experience launching new site or programs strongly preferred.CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: if applicable, current State License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical NurseStrong operational and finanical acumen, including P&L responsibility.Deep understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, hospice regulations, accreditation standards and industry trends.Proven ability to lead teams through change and develop emerging leaders.Proficiency in enterprise healthcare platforms.Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.Demonstrated interpersonal, written, verbal and management skills.

TRAVEL: within assigned territory, 80-90%.

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.

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