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Executive Director

Location: Baton Rouge and Lafayette, LA

Status: Full time Exempt

Incentives: 1st Day Health Benefits

Position Purpose:

The Executive Director will lead the startup, development, and operations of the PACE Organization (PO). Responsibilities include overseeing planning, administration, personnel, and service delivery across primary care, provider networks, 24-hour care, therapeutic services, home care, transportation, and quality assurance. The role ensures financial viability, growth, and strong business relationships while maintaining compliance with State and Federal regulations and advocating for PACE policies.

Position Details:

Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Seniors who qualify for nursing home care alternatively have the option to receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts, all focused on improving participants’ health.

At our centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants – all under one roof.

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

This position will oversee two existing PACE programs, - PACE Baton Rouge and PACE Lafayette. The position will be housed in Baton Rouge with regular travel to Lafayette as needed.

What you will do:

• Understand and embody the Mission, Vision, Values, and Guiding Behaviors of Trinity Health and TH PACE in actions and decisions.

• Lead by example, consistently demonstrating TH PACE Values.

• Exhibit leadership by defining a vision, aligning resources, driving organizational success, and embracing change.

• Foster teamwork, collaboration, and conflict resolution.

• Lead the development and management of annual budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Oversee operational performance to ensure goals and financial targets are met.

• Stay informed on relevant laws, regulations and policies relevant to business operations.

• Manage staff through evaluation, mentorship, coaching, and discipline.

• Lead the development of long-term goals, policies, and strategic initiatives.

• Ensure proper staffing, training, and competencies for high-quality care.

• Oversee recruitment, retention, and leadership development for a strong team.

• Build strategic partnerships to support policy goals.

• Develop alliances with key stakeholders to influence PACE policy.

• Collaborate with leadership to implement evidence-based programs for quality and safety improvement.

• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.

• Lead and support system-wide initiatives for continuous improvement.

• Regularly update senior leaders, medical staff, and stakeholders on key achievements and concerns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

• Five (5) years of experience in providing direct patient care or equivalent experience in related field.

• Seven (7) years direct supervisory experience, preferably in progressive leadership roles.

• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements and understanding of the healthcare environment and applicable laws and regulations.

• Previous PACE experience strongly preferred

• At least one (1) year experience working with the frail elder population within home care, hospice, community care and/or long-term care management experience is strongly preferred.

• Strong analytical, leadership, and strategic planning skills.

• Expertise in system thinking, change leadership, shared governance, and financial management.

• Superior collaboration, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage conflict, adapt to change, and stay customer focused Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

• Position may require 10% travel within the Centers geographic region.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.

• Access to daily pay and employee referral incentives.

• Supportive environment with a patient-centered focus.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health PACE provides high-quality care to seniors in the communities we serve. Our interdisciplinary team offers comprehensive services, allowing seniors to remain independent at home.

If you are passionate about serving the elderly community and meet the qualifications, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated team at Trinity Health PACE.

Submit your application today!!!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran