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MDT Home Health Care Agency, Inc. JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE OF POSITION: General Manager TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Administrator POSITION SUMMARY: The General Manager is a qualified full-time employee appointed by the administrator to direct and coordinate all administrative, professional, paraprofessional and office activities of the branch. QUALIFICATIONS: The General Manager shall be a health care professional with training and experience in health service administration and at least one (1) year of supervisory or administrative experience in home health care or related health programs. Preferably but not required; a registered nurse who is qualified as a public health/community health supervisor with a current license to practice in the state and has three years of progressive administrative experience in home care. RESPONSIBILITIES: Organizes and directs the company’s ongoing functions: 1. Supervises total operation of the company. 2. Oversees the development of standards and methods to measure company activities. 3. Ensures that all required policies and agreements are carried out and ensures that required records are accurate. 4. Obtains written agreements with hospitals, long term care facilities and community agencies as set forth in the policies of the agency. 5. Participates in the review, analysis and appraisal of the effectiveness of the branch's program. 6. Evaluates service policies and functions, and recommends proposals for changes or study of problems which affect the branch. 7. Evaluates the performance of the individuals in the company in relation to establish standards and the individuals professional development. 8. Ensures the implementation of all utilization review activities. 9. Coordinates the timely implementation of corrective action plans and controls. 10. Employs qualified personnel and ensures adequate staff education and evaluations. 11. Knowledgeable of federal, state and local rules and regulations and maintain them in the Agency. Ensure HIPAA guidelines and procedures are maintained. 12. Ensures that branch employees be familiar with the rules and regulations, and shall have copies of the rules available for their use. 13. Be responsible for the completion, keeping and submission of such reports and records as required. 14. Designate a professional employee to be his/her authorized representative in his/her absence. 15. Maintain a current organizational chart to show lines of authority to the client level. Home Health Agency Job Descriptions I-83