I believe that better care begins at home.

Compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence - that's what Gentiva^® patients have come to expect from our clinicians for nearly 40 years. Gentiva, America's homecare leader, has set the clinical standard for today's fastest-growing segment of healthcare - homecare. By creating innovative solutions that lead to high-quality patient outcomes, Gentiva's patient-centered approach improves quality of life and independence.  With Gentiva, great healthcare has come home.

I believe I can make a difference.

With almost 40 years of experience and more than 380 locations in 39 states, Gentiva serves approximately half a million patients annually. Gentiva is a company on the move - driving some of the most exciting new opportunities in home healthcare. Financially and strategically, we are positioned to be a key player in the industry for years to come. All of which make Gentiva the place to be.

I believe in working for a company that cares as much as I do.

Gentiva offers a unique employment package that includes:

*         Unprecedented opportunities for career growth

*         Working in an environment where you are supported by a team of skilled healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest level of care where the patient comes first

*         Competitive salary

*         Comprehensive benefits which include competitive pay with direct deposit, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, a generous PTO package, paid holidays, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and much more

I believe that a stronger team begins with me.

Area Vice President of Performance Improvement:

• Develops and implements the locations quality improvement plan in accordance with the mission and strategic goals of the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Works with Divisional/Regional Leadership to develop and implement systems, policies, and procedures for the identification, collection, and analysis of performance measurement data. Position is clinically focused to improve and ensure quality care is being provided to our patients.
• Design and conduct surveys to assess the achievements of Gentiva Home Health and provide feedback to senior leadership and staff.
• Implement systems to ensure that services conform to regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and Gentiva HH policy.
• Educates and trains the leadership, staff and business associates as to the quality improvement plan and their respective responsibilities in carrying out the quality improvement program.
• Leads, facilitates, and advises internal quality improvement teams.
• Partners with internal audit and compliance to assist with quality control audits ensuring that Gentiva HH operations is prepared for the audits and that processes and documentation are compliant with required standards and, implement follow up actions.
• Carry out credential processes to meet peer review requirements as part of Quality Improvement program and maintain updated provider enrollment information for health plans and insurance plans as applicable.
• Collects and summarizes performance data, identifies opportunities for improvement, and presents findings quarterly to the Performance Improvement Committee and Board of Directors.
• Analyzes customer survey data to identify opportunities for improvement and presents findings to appropriate departments.
• Ongoing analysis of data to identify trends and areas in need of improvement.
• Develops plans of correction with collaboration of the Director of Clinical Management and the ASDS (education and training department) in the development of training plans to correct issues identified.
• Performs Chart Audits and is responsible for documentation improvement.
• Responsible to review charts with respect to adverse events and Medicare Outcomes.
• Performs QA SOC OASIS assessments and works with clinicians to improve their accuracy.
• Participate in annual agency evaluations as may be applicable.
• Attend Staff and Team meetings and Board meetings when requested/applicable.

I believe the best is yet to come.

As an associate, we give you everything you need to make the most of your career, including advanced education and training, the latest resources and the industry's highest standards of clinical excellence. When you work for Gentiva Home Health, you can expect more: more opportunities, more challenges, more rewards. That's why Gentiva is the employer of choice for some of today's most experienced and talented associates.

*Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.