Regional Director of Operations - Senior Living
$120,000–$170,000 year
On-siteCincinnati, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Provide day-to-day and strategic operational oversight across a multi-state portfolio of senior living communities, owning regional P&L performance including census growth, labor management, and expense control. Conduct regular on-site visits to assess performance, coach leaders, and address operational needs while ensuring full regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Lead operational readiness and integration efforts for new acquisitions, expansions, and program launches, and monitor quality and safety metrics to drive continuous improvement. Coach and develop Executive Directors and department leaders to strengthen operational capability, partnering with HR, Finance, Clinical Quality, and Compliance on workforce planning and enterprise initiatives. Translate enterprise strategy into clear, actionable plans for campus-level leaders while supporting survey readiness, audit preparation, and corrective action planning across the region.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of multi-site operational leadership in senior living, long-term care, or healthcare
- Demonstrated P&L ownership with experience in census growth, budgeting, and financial management
- Strong working knowledge of multi-state regulatory environments and compliance frameworks
- Proven ability to coach and develop site-level leaders in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization
- Experience supporting organizations through acquisitions, expansions, or operational transformation
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 75% of the time, including overnight travel as needed
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and executive presence
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
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