Manager Specialty Programs

Overview Manager of Specialty Programs Full-time, Days Why work as the Manager of Specialty programs at the Dartmouth Health Home Care?

Benefits include:

• You experience satisfying and challenging work that makes a difference, every day.

• You are provided broad independence but are also part of a cohesive interdisciplinary team.

• You get to be an important part of the community where you live.

• You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need.

• Upper Valley and surrounding areas

Dartmouth Health Home Careis growing and we are looking for a Manager of Specialty Programs to join our robust and hardworking team to help us expand our reach for the patients and families we serve. If you are a nurse administrator who loves building relationships, thinking strategically, solving problems, sharing ideas and helping others succeed, this is a great opportunity.

We would love to meet you and tell you more about this engaging and fulfilling part of our healthcare delivery system. Our Hiring Managers can explain the unique aspects of home and hospice care, and the many benefits we can offer your career and personal life.

The Manager of Specialty Programs is responsible for the internal implementation and external growth of specialized clinical programs. This position leadsclinical excellence and brings the right balance of operational oversight, fiscal responsibility, teamwork and hands‑on leadership, ensuring that clinicians are supported, care transitions are seamless, patients experience continuity across the entire care continuum - both internal and external, and that our care partners are supported.

This role ensures these programs comply with regulatory standards, meet operational key performance indicators and deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective patient care.

• Lead the operational rollout and day-to-day oversight of specialty care models across the agency's service lines.

• Partners with clinical leaders to driving care continuity and transitions with a focus of clinical excellence at the point of care. Works to move patients seamlessly through continuum of care.

• Contributes to the development of annual budget; monitor patient revenues, clinical, and operational expenses and staff productivity. Reports variance to Director and takes appropriate actions to meet or exceed budget targets.

• Monitors key performance indicators and creates an action plan to improve results.

• Effectively manages employees by hiring, onboarding, managing performance, and supporting growth and development. Provides frequent in-field shadowing of direct care staff.

• Drive process improvement and change management activities to drive continuous improvement in patient outcomes within the specialty programs.

• Ensure clinician documentation is timely, accurate, and meets payor or Medicare requirements.

• Serve as a clinical and operational resource, managing relationships with physicians, hospitals, and community stakeholders.

This job description is not meant to be exhaustive and may be modified as needed. Employees may be assigned other related duties to meet organizational needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree requiredor each year of approved experience may be substituted for one year of education in nursing from an accredited college or university.

• Two (2) years of experience in a direct supervisory role required.

• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.

• Software skills:
  Electronic medical record, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

• Program management or leadership experience in a home health or hospice setting, preferred

• Understanding of Medicare/Medicaid conditions of participation, transitional care, and clinical appropriateness…