"Alerted.org

Summary

The Vice President, Post-Acute Care provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Covenant Health’s long-term care and assisted living facilities. This executive is responsible for advancing clinical, financial, and operational excellence across the post-acute care continuum, in alignment with Covenant Health’s mission and strategic priorities. Serving as a key member of the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT), the Vice President collaborates with system leaders, local Boards, and facility administrators to ensure the delivery of compassionate, high-quality care while supporting sustainable performance. This role promotes the dignity of every person served, upholds Catholic healthcare ethics, and contributes to system-wide strategy and decision-making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•‚· Lead a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance across all post-acute care settings.

•‚· Partner with local Boards and facility administrators to develop and execute strategic and operational plans that strengthen competitive positioning and support community needs.

•‚· Oversee regulatory compliance with applicable laws, CMS requirements, state licensing, and accreditation standards; champion consistency in policy and practice across facilities.

•‚· Promote Covenant Health’s mission, vision, and values in all decision-making, ensuring care is person-centered, ethical, and respectful of the healing ministry.

•‚· Provide executive oversight and mentorship to senior leaders in post-acute care, including recruitment, development, evaluation, and succession planning.

•‚· Collaborate on budget development and monitor financial performance; ensure resource stewardship and long-term sustainability of services.

•‚· Advance clinical quality, safety, resident satisfaction, and care outcomes through evidence-based practices and continuous improvement efforts.

•‚· Foster effective collaboration across acute and post-acute settings to improve transitions of care and support system integration.

•‚· Represent the post-acute portfolio in system-level planning, governance, and strategic initiatives.

•‚· Perform other duties as required and appropriate for the role.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•‚· Deep understanding of long-term care and assisted living operations, including federal and state regulatory requirements.

•‚· Demonstrated integrity and commitment to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.

•‚· Strong alignment with the values and mission of Catholic health care, with an ability to lead in a faith-based organizational culture.

•‚· Approachable leadership style with the ability to inspire, challenge, and engage cross-functional teams.

•‚· Advanced critical thinking and analytical skills; capable of evaluating complex situations and implementing strategic solutions.

•‚· Exceptional communication abilities—verbal, written, and presentation—with skill in engaging diverse internal and external stakeholders.

•‚· Demonstrated strength in financial acumen, operational management, and quality performance oversight.

•‚· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with data analytics and post-acute reporting tools.

Education and Experience

+ Master’s degree in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required.

+ 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in multi-facility long-term or sub-acute care.

Active Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) license

+ Experience working within a faith-based, nonprofit, or mission-oriented organization strongly preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered if it provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).