Location: STATEWIDE, KY, United States
Job Number: 9546

Regional Vice President of Operations – Skilled Nursing
Location: Eastern/Central Kentucky

Full Spectrum Search Group is a full-service healthcare recruiting agency specializing in post-acute leadership and healthcare administration. At Full Spectrum, our team of healthcare recruiters is dedicated to bringing exceptional operators and candidates together.

We are working with a well-established, growth-minded skilled nursing operator to identify a Regional Vice President of Operations to oversee a portfolio of 9 skilled nursing facilities across Eastern and Central Kentucky.

This is a full-time, permanent, salaried position with a respected, privately held SNF operator. Our client places employees at the forefront. You can expect a competitiv base salary (DOE) plus a significant annual bonus opportunity and full benefits. This role is hiring immediately.

What makes this position stand out:

• Established, Growing Operator: 50+ facilities across multiple states with a stable executive team and proven track record of successful turnarounds and acquisitions.

• Clean Slate: You’ll step into a region with stable EDs and high occupancy (average ~96%).

• Impactful Leadership: Take the reins of a high-performing state and be a present, boots-on-the-ground operator – not a suit-and-tie type leader.

• Strategic Growth Path: With multiple acquisitions on deck for 2026, this is a career-growth opportunity.

We would love to connect with you about this job and help you open new doors in your career. Contact us via:

Text: 949-860-7595
LiveChat: www.FullSpecStaff.com (Business Hours)
Email: jobs@fullspecstaff.com
Call: (866) 587-4112

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Regional Vice President, Senior Administrator, or multi-site SNF leader.

• Experience overseeing at least 5–10 SNF facilities in a regional or divisional capacity.

• Strong knowledge of survey processes, regulatory compliance, union environments, and Kentucky-specific regulatory landscape.

• Deep understanding of budgeting, census growth, labor management, and skilled mix strategies.

• Ability to develop administrators, troubleshoot quality issues, and step in when needed.

• Strong interpersonal style – personable, present, and ready to roll up your sleeves.

• Union experience preferred, but not required.

• Willingness to travel throughout Kentucky regularly

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of 9 skilled nursing communities, with responsibility for census, clinical quality, survey outcomes, labor management, and financial performance.

• Serve as a resource and coach to administrators, not a micromanager—supporting their success while holding them accountable.

• Partner with home office departments (clinical, HR, finance, compliance) to align priorities and support building-level leadership.

• Spend regular time in buildings—minimum 4 days/week in the field—and be hands-on when needed

• Oversee ongoing recovery and stabilization plans, including survey follow-up, union relations, and occupancy strategies.

• Contribute to growth conversations and help onboard new facilities as the company expands in 2026 and beyond.

To learn more about this role, connect with us quickly by texting 949-860-7595, chatting live at www.fullspecstaff.com, or emailing jobs@fullspecstaff.com.

With over 29 years of collective experience, Full Spectrum has built management and leadership teams for some of the most prominent operators in the country. As part of the Sanford Rose Associates Network of offices, our clients receive the personalized attention of a boutique search firm supported by the resources of the 9th largest executive search firm in the US. Our firm:

• Is ranked among the Top 10 U.S. & Americas Search Firms.

• Has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Business Week, and CNN.

• Has completed over 112,500 searches with a database of 2,540,000 candidates.

The solution is here. Come thrive with us!

Full Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

 

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