Home Health RN Clinical Manager

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. 

As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. 

What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work. 

Exceptional Benefits:

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

About the Role

Lead a dedicated team of healthcare professionals in delivering exceptional home health care. As a Home Health Clinical Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of patient care service - from admission through discharge - while developing and mentoring clinical staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building relationships with referral sources that drive quality patient outcomes.  This leadership role is perfect for an experienced RN or PT who wants to leverage clinical expertise in a management capacity. You'll balance strategic oversight with hands-on clinical guidance, ensuring that every patient receives coordinated, high-quality care while supporting your team's professional growth and success.

What You'll Do

Provide Clinical Leadership and Oversight

• Oversee all patient care services for your assigned team, ensuring quality and continuity
• Provide expert clinical guidance on complex cases and challenging situations
• Ensure coordination of care through oversight of professional practice standards
• Conduct supervisory visits and consultations to advance care knowledge
• Maintain availability during operating hours to support patient care needs and staff questions

Lead and Develop Your Team

• Supervise RNs, PTs, OTs, MSWs, and home health aides, providing clinical direction and support
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching based on needs assessments
• Participate in hiring and orientation of new clinical personnel
• Meet regularly with field staff to provide guidance on clinical and operational issues
• Identify training needs and coordinate in-services and educational opportunities
• Address performance issues and provide corrective action when needed

Ensure Quality and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with state licensure, Medicare certification, and accreditation standards
• Monitor OASIS assessments and care plan development for accuracy and completeness
• Implement QAPI recommendations to improve patient care and operations
• Coordinate utilization review activities to optimize care delivery
• Stay current with Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payor regulations
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that support regulatory compliance

Coordinate Patient Care and Referrals

• Oversee patient and personnel assignments to ensure appropriate care delivery
• Ensure plans of care are developed, implemented, and updated based on patient needs
• Collaborate with physicians, hospitals, SNFs, and case managers on care coordination
• Consult with QA Specialists on complex care plans and documentation
• Ensure staff availability and competency to respond to referrals promptly
• Coordinate services with providers, vendors, and facilities

Manage Operations and Resources

• Monitor employee overtime, absenteeism, and scheduling efficiency
• Provide input to administrative and EMR systems related to patient care
• Coordinate weekend on-call services provided by staff
• Assist business development team with coordinated customer efforts
• Report accidents, incidents, or unusual occurrences immediately
• May serve as backup for other clinical managers as needed

Build Strategic Relationships

• Maintain professional relationships with referral sources including hospitals and physicians
• Represent the organization in marketing and public relations activities
• Ensure customer expectations are met through responsive, quality care delivery
• Support growth initiatives through clinical excellence and relationship building

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing OR Licensed Physical Therapist
• Current State License (RN or PT)
• Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
• Availability during all operating hours with flexibility for schedule disruptions

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) for RN candidates
• 2-3 years of home health experience
• Previous supervisory or management experience

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to provide expert guidance on complex cases
• Knowledge of business management and healthcare operations
• Understanding of governmental regulations, Medicare/Medicaid requirements, and CHAP standards
• Proficiency with home health EMR systems
• Ability to assess and respond to varied patient, family, and staff needs
• Strong leadership and personnel management capabilities
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, deadlines, and frequent disruptions
• Cultural sensitivity and tolerance for diverse lifestyles
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

What Makes You Successful

You're an experienced clinician who excels at seeing the big picture while managing important details. You can shift seamlessly between providing clinical guidance on a complex wound care case and coaching a new nurse on documentation requirements.

You're a natural leader who brings out the best in your team through clear expectations, constructive feedback, and genuine support. You understand that your role is to enable your clinical staff to provide excellent care—removing barriers, providing resources, and offering expertise when needed.

You thrive in dynamic environments where priorities shift and flexibility is essential. You remain calm under pressure, make sound decisions quickly, and communicate clearly with everyone from field staff to physicians to hospital case managers.

You balance compliance requirements with compassionate care, understanding that regulations exist to protect patients and ensure quality. You're committed to continuous improvement, always looking for ways to enhance care delivery and team performance.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a broad impact on patient care quality while developing the next generation of home health professionals. You'll have the autonomy to lead your team while being supported by experienced administration and a collaborative management team.  We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in healthcare leadership. You'll work for an organization committed to clinical excellence, employee growth, and providing exceptional home health services to our community.

Leadership Development:

• Mentorship from experienced healthcare executives
• Training on regulatory compliance and quality management
• Opportunities to shape policies and improve operations
• Pathway for career advancement in healthcare leadership

Work Environment and Schedule

This position is based in our office with minimal travel for marketing activities, public relations, and occasional patient home visits. The role requires high flexibility - you must be available during all operating hours and responsive to urgent clinical and operational needs.  Frequent disruptions to routine are expected as you respond to patient emergencies, staff questions, referral source requests, and operational challenges. Occasional long hours may be necessary during high-census periods or staffing challenges. Weekend on-call coordination is part of the role.

Ready to Lead Exceptional Care?

If you're an experienced RN or PT ready to leverage your clinical expertise in a leadership role that impacts both patient outcomes and staff development, we'd love to hear from you.

Location 

• Office Location:  Saginaw, MI

 Hours 

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday 

Pay Range$93,500—$104,000 USDBackground Screening Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.   Reasonable Accommodations We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.   Equal Opportunity Employer Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.