Clinical Acquisitions Leader

JOB SUMMARY   Under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Clinical Operations, the Clinical Acquisitions Leader (CAL) is responsible for leading clinical integration and operational alignment during acquisitions , start-ups, branch expansions   and mergers within the market. The CAL ensures seamless onboarding of acquired agencies, aligning clinical standards, compliance, and culture with organizational expectations. This role requires expertise in clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and leadership development to support smooth transitions and maintain high-quality care delivery. The CAL partners with the Portfolio Clinical Leaders (PCL) and VPCO to drive strategic growth while safeguarding excellence across all four cornerstones: culture, community, clinical/compliance, and finance.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Lead clinical integration efforts for newly   acquired   agencies, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.   Develop and implement transition plans for clinical operations, including orientation, competency validation, and education programs for   acquired   staff.   Collaborate with executive leadership to assess clinical infrastructure and   identify   gaps or risks during acquisition processes.   Oversee project management activities related to clinical integration, including timeline development, task coordination, stakeholder communication, and progress tracking to ensure successful execution of acquisition-related initiatives.   Identify   opportunities for process improvement across clinical operations, lead improvement initiatives, and implement standardized workflows that enhance efficiency, quality, and consistency across   acquired   agencies.   Collaborate with all Service Center Departments to ensure streamlined implementation.   Provide guidance and support to agency leaders during post-acquisition stabilization, focusing on quality improvement and operational efficiency.   Monitor and report key performance indicators related to clinical outcomes, compliance, and staff retention during integration phases.   Serve as a resource for best practices in clinical operations, regulatory adherence, and leadership development throughout the acquisition process.    On site   travel   required .    OTHER DUTIES   Please   note   t his job description has been designed to   indicate   the general nature, working   conditions   and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to   contain   or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, working conditions and qualifications   required of   employees assigned to this job.   Duties,   responsibilities   and activities may change at any time with or   without notice.   MINIMUM EDUCATION   AND/OR LICENSURE   Licensed Registerd Nurse   Related licensed discipline (e.g. PT/OT/ST, etc.)   MINIMUM EXPERIENCE    A minimum of five years’ Home Health and/or Hospice experience    Previous experience as an agency leader    Previous experience with mergers and acquisitions.    REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR LICENSURE    Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks (state, Federal and Accrediting Organizations) governing home health, hospice, home   care   and other post-acute care spaces along the care continuum    Ability to manage complex integration projects and collaborate across multiple departments to achieve positive clinical outcomes and operational efficiencies   Time management and organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, plan for agency   leader’s  to meet deadlines and goals, and work independently in responding to day-to-day functional needs.      Ability to   anticipate   and   identify   problems and use sound judgment and fact-based analysis to develop effective and efficient solutions.      Excellent verbal and written communication skills   Proficiency   in Microsoft Office and web-based applications   The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.