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:
Full Time/Salaried/Lafayette
At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens where patients feel most comfortable—at home. Each day, our teams provide high-quality, compassionate care to more than 60,000 patients nationwide, meeting them wherever they are on their health journey.
As a Branch Director / Executive Director, you won’t just manage operations—you’ll lead people, shape culture, and drive meaningful outcomes. This is your opportunity to build and inspire a high-performing team of clinicians while making a lasting difference in your community.
If you’re a proven home health leader with a passion for developing teams and driving results, we’d love to talk with you.
Lead and oversee all day-to-day branch operations
Ensure excellence in clinical care delivery and administrative performance
Drive financial performance and budget management
Maintain appropriate staffing levels to meet patient needs
Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payer requirements
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
Maintain state licensure, Medicare certification, and regulatory compliance
Stay current with national standards of care and Conditions of Participation
Uphold and advocate for the Patient’s Bill of Rights
Lead branch operations in alignment with Elara Caring’s mission and values
Implement strategic and growth initiatives at the branch level
Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development
Approve payroll, timekeeping, and visit documentation
Partner with leaders across the organization to support evolving business needs
Collaborative, mission-driven culture
Competitive compensation + a Bonus Plan
Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and free continuing education
Clear pathways for career growth and advancement
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer match
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, family & pet bereavement
Pet insurance
Active, unencumbered RN license
1+ year of supervisory or administrative experience in home health or a related setting
2+ years of home health experience preferred
Strong clinical judgment and operational expertise
Proven business and financial management skills
Proficiency with MS Office, Homecare Homebase, and Workday
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across all levels of the organization
Join Elara Caring and take the next step in your leadership career—where your work empowers teams, strengthens communities, and helps patients heal at home. As a growing organization, we invite you to share your information with us for consideration for future career opportunities. This is an exciting chance to connect with our compassionate and dedicated team, who truly value your unique skills and experiences in delivering exceptional care to those we serve.
Apply today.
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.
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