POSITION: Executive Director/Administrator
REPORTS TO: Regional Director of Operations

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for overall facility management, profitability, operations, and direction in all aspects. Accountable for, but not limited to, census development, management of accounts receivable and collections, maximization of Net Operating Income, resident/patient care, state and federal survey compliance, positive employee relations, a positive return on investment, an effective business plan and implementation of Extendicare core programs. Is the Extendicare representative in the facility and community. Follows all Extendicare policies and procedures. Completes rounds of entire facility premises at least daily to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations.


Essential Functions
1. Supervisory Responsibilities · Makes daily work assignments. · *Directs the work of employees. · Schedules lunch and rest breaks. · Authorized early departure from work. · Authorizes overtime. · Reassigns employees from one area to another area as facility needs dictate. · Prepares written evaluations of assigned employees. · Enforces facility policies with authority to issue Disciplinary Action Reports as needed. · Initials time records to authorize variances. · Interviews applicants that will be assigned to his/her area of responsibility. · Receives and handles employee complaints · *Participates in training programs and assists in orientation of new staff.

2. Business Planing · Annually develops and implements a sound business plan that results in provision of quality care and a maximum return on investment. · Reviews business plan with department heads at least quarterly to ensure that goals are attained.

3. Census/Mix Management · Ensures maximum census development. · Establishes and reviews Census and Mix objectives in conjunction with the budget and business plan. · Oversees the placement of prospective residents to ensure that residents’ physical, mental and psychosocial needs are met by the facility and who meet the financial requirements.

4. Accounts Receivable · Ensures the maximum collection of accounts receivable. · Reviews Aged Trial Balance (ATB) and oversees the collection of Accounts Receivable by the business office manager.

5. Net Operating Income · Responsible for control of labor and supply expenses on a Per Patient Day (PPD) basis. · Responsible for maximization of revenue opportunities including ancillary opportunities.

6. Labor and Workforce Planning · Directs workforce of the facility. · Controls labor expenses for dollars and hours on a PPD basis. · Ensures effective workforce planning and recruits quality candidates. · Ensures Employee Survey is conducted annually and develops an action plan to correct issues identified. Plans meetings to address issues identified. · Participates in Affirmative Action Plan development. · Receives and handles employee complaints. · Attends meetings and conferences as required. · Authorizes early departure from work. · Authorizes overtime. · Enforces facility policies and issues Disciplinary Action Reports as needed. · Suspends employees for disciplinary violations as required. · Reviews and approves facility payroll and time records. · Participate in the interview and selection process for key positions. · *Participates in training programs and assists in orientation of new staff.

7. Reimbursement · Ensures all reimbursement opportunities are fully attained. · Ensures proper and timely completion of all paperwork required for reimbursement.

8. Patient Trust Accounts · Supervise administration of patient trust accounts. · Audits patient trust accounts quarterly.

9. Risk Management · Ensures that the facility has an active, effective Safety Committee and Employee Care Coordinator. · Reviews lost days to ensure facility safety programs and claims management are effective. · Ensures facility’s compliance with all safety requirements and OSHA regulations. · Follows all federal, state, and company reporting requirements. · Implements transitional duty policy for the facility (for individuals with an Extendicare on-the-job injury).

10. Budget · Participates in development of facility budget. · Operates the facility within budgetary guidelines. Provides department heads with departmental budget and holds department heads accountable for operating within their budget.

11. Other duties and tasks assigned

Successful candidates have State of Michigan NHA License, outstanding knowledge of survey process, labor and expense control, marking and aggressive census development, collections and integrity.

Qualified applicants please contact: Maureen at Mmoriarty@extendicare.com or call 1-800-395-5000 ext. 6818 or fax to 414-292-4325.