Hospice Area Director of Operations
About the job
- A bachelor's degree and at least one year of supervisory or administrative experience in hospice healthcare or a related healthcare program are required.
- Experience in home health or hospice services, or a similar multisite healthcare services business, is required.
- Three to five years of experience in a proven leadership role, related healthcare management, or home care management is required.
- Ability to travel frequently between assigned locations is required.
- Oversee the operations of multiple Aveanna locations and manage assigned locations' day-to-day operating activities, including business growth, support staff and clinician recruiting and retention, clinical and regulatory oversight, and delivery of care and customer satisfaction.
- Oversee the aligned area budget to deliver appropriate financial results.
- Assist the Area Vice President of Operations in carrying out Aveanna’s Mission and Five C’s Business Plan within the established area of responsibility.
- Collaborate with Operations leadership to manage branch operations in alignment with company business objectives and ensure clinical, financial, growth, risk, and compliance initiatives remain focused on quality care and continuous improvement.
- Provide leadership, direction, and constructive feedback to Executive Directors and location teams to promote teamwork and ensure objectives are accomplished with measurable results.
- Assist with development and execution of location budgets and annual business plans.
- Assess market trends and the competitive landscape to support the business growth strategy, and oversee service delivery execution.
- Assist with developing, attracting, and retaining a high-performing, engaged workforce.
- Identify process improvement opportunities.
- Ensure programs, policies, procedures, and practices align with local, state, and federal guidelines.
- A professional health-related credential or license is preferred.
About the company
Aveanna Healthcare provides in-home medical and caregiver services across 33 states through a network of 300+ branch offices, serving more than 40,000 children and adults. Its offerings include a range of home-based care and support services designed to help patients stay at home rather than in facilities. The company operates by coordinating a local team of caregivers with clinical resources and training, delivering care directly to patients’ homes and leveraging technology to support the caregiver-patient relationship. It differentiates itself from competitors by emphasizing strong caregiver-patient relationships, comprehensive resources, advanced training, and a national-scale network to drive better outcomes in daily living and clinical care. Aveanna’s goal is to enable better quality of life and improved health outcomes for patients and families by delivering high-quality, compassionate homecare in the home setting.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue rose 13.7% to $670.5 million, with EBITDA up 8.0%.
- Family First Homecare added $70 million revenue and $10 million EBITDA guidance.
- California's 2027 pediatric nursing rate hike starts January 1, 2027, boosting recruitment.
What critics are saying
- August 2026 secondary sale flooded 15 million shares from insiders, pressuring AVAH.
- Total indebtedness was $1.4867 billion on January 3, 2026, constraining flexibility.
- Labor costs rose 7.8% per hour in Q2 2026, crushing margin expansion.
What makes Aveanna Healthcare unique
- Aveanna spans 33 states with 300 branch offices across pediatric and adult home care.
- California's January 1, 2027 rate increase crowns four years of state advocacy.
- Preferred payer agreements reached 37 in private duty and 50 in home health.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) Company Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement