AVP of Operations - Hospice (IN North)
Valparaiso, INFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
Gentiva seeks an experienced Area Vice President of Hospice Operations to oversee multi-site hospice programs in northern Indiana. The role leads operational strategy, financial management, regulatory compliance, partnerships, patient-centered services, and team performance across multiple markets. It also represents the organization in the community and participates in quality improvement. An RN degree is highly preferred, and a bachelor's degree in a related field is considered.
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Overview
Lead Hospice Operations with Excellence and Compassion.
We’re looking for an experienced Area Vice President (AVP) of Hospice Operations to oversee and elevate our multi-site hospice operations (for IN North). This high-impact leadership role will ensure regulatory compliance, strategic growth, quality care delivery, and community engagement across multiple hospice programs and markets.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead Local Operational Strategy: Direct day-to-day business operations, financial management, staff development, admissions, payroll, and quality assurance across multiple hospice sites.
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Ensure Regulatory Excellence: Maintain compliance with Medicare, state licensing, accreditation, and federal regulations; manage readiness for surveys and audits.
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Build and Grow Partnerships: Develop and expand referral relationships with hospitals, SNFs, physicians, and discharge planners aligned to revenue targets.
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Patient-Centered Oversight: Ensure delivery of quality patient and family services, including clinical oversight in home, hospital, and long-term care settings.
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Team Leadership: Supervise executive directors, medical staff, volunteer programs, and interdepartmental teams to optimize care coordination and performance.
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Public and Community Relations: Serve as a visible ambassador for the organization in the community, manage PR initiatives, and resolve public or patient concerns.
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Performance Improvement: Participate in ongoing quality assessment and improvement programs, driving best-in-class hospice care.
About You
Education:
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RN Degree highly preferred
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Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field considered
Experience:
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Multi-site operational leadership experience strongly preferred
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5+ years of progressive leadership experience in hospice or healthcare operations
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3+ years of direct healthcare services leadership preferred
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Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, budgeting, staff leadership, and multi-site operations
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Experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) strongly preferred
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In-depth knowledge of hospice CoPs, CMS regulations, and accreditation standards
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Strong communication and organizational skills
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Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
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Passion for patient-centered care and interdisciplinary teamwork
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Ability to balance strategy, operations, and field leadership
Licensure:
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Active RN License required (if applicable)
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Valid driver's license and auto insurance
Technical Skills:
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Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
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Comfortable with data systems, electronic medical records (EMR), and analytics
We Offer
Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
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Competitive Pay
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401(k) with Company Match
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Career Advancement Opportunities
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National & Local Recognition Programs
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Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
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Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
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Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
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Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
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Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Apply today to lead with compassion, drive clinical excellence, and shape the future of hospice care.
Legalese
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This is a safety-sensitive position
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Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
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Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
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We are proud to be an EEO employer
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We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2026-145030 Category: Multi Site Ops and Clinical Leadership Position Type: Full-Time Company: Gentiva
How this job compares
Set against the 801 open Operations Leadership jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$147–200K/yr570 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 29 open Operations Leadership jobs in Indiana and 801 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Indiana
- Gentiva (this employer)7 open
- CBRE5 open
- Caterpillar, Inc.2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — less than three in four Operations Leadership postings that state a minimum ask for (median 10 years, across 610 postings).
- Education
- 241 of the 801 open Operations Leadership jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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