**Overview**



The **Area Director of Operations** is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of operational policies and procedures, delivering quality patient care and family services programs in a cost effective manner and to represent the company in the community.



+ Supports coordination of local functioning of operational functions.

+ Assists in ensuring the hospice meets and exceeds all applicable regulatory requirements and assumes responsibility for maintaining readiness for all inspections, surveys, and reviews—including state licensure, federal certifications, and accreditations—by implementing company systems, policies, and standards.

+ Assures compliance with policies in the following manner:

+ Monitors the compliance of all administrative functions and policies with applicable regulatory agencies – i.e., keeping personnel records up-to-date for Medicare surveys.

+ Maintain...