Company: Kindred Healthcare

Location: Milwaukee, WI 53201

Position Type: Full Time
Employee

Reference Code: 016009

 

 

 

Become Part of the Kindred Story

The face of Kindred Healthcare is reflected in the thousands of employees who provide quality care every day. Our success as a healthcare company flows from the work they do each day. Quality care drives our people and our performance.

The Kindred story is one of positive outcomes, dedication and compassion, so it's no surprise that Kindred is one of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Healthcare Companies. Become part of it. Consider a career with Kindred - it's rewarding on many levels.

With more than 220 nursing and rehabilitation centers in 40 states, Kindred is one of the most respected healthcare providers in the country. More than 75% of our nursing centers have received quality awards from the American Health Care Association.

As a member of our dedicated team, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, ongoing professional development programs and a strong policy of promoting from within. Join Kindred for a solid future with a natural leader in the healthcare industry.

 

Region Manager Field Accounting-Wisconsin

At Kindred Healthcare, our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:KND) is a healthcare services company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual revenues of over $4 billion. At March 31, 2008, Kindred through its subsidiaries provided healthcare services in 646 locations in 40 states. Kindred’s 52,900 employees are committed to providing high quality patient care and outstanding customer service to become the most trusted and respected provider of healthcare services in every community we serve. For more information, go to www.kindredhealthcare.com .

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.

About the Opportunity:
Provides guidance, support, training and oversight for business office operations at multiple Skilled Nursing facilities.  Assists the Regional financial team in implementing company wide initiatives.  Long Term Care Experience in the Nursing Home environment is required to be considered for this role.
 


Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or similar or equivalent experience.

Licenses/Certification:
Experience:

• 5 years experience in general accounting, Nursing Home (long term care), with at least 4 years in accounts receivable.  Experience with payroll operations and systems, and Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement is required.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts training for business office staff in the areas of accounts receivable, accounts payable, Resident Trust Fund (RTF), payroll and similar.


• Conducts training on the use of relevant software programs and policy compliance.


• Performs periodic audits of financial files, payroll, RTF and petty cash, assists in internal audit responses.


• Monitors month-end close and other business office operations for timeliness and accuracy.


• Assists in recruiting and interviewing business office staff.


• Coordinates coverage or assistance in the absence of the Business Office Manager.


• Assists with the development and execution of corrective action plans related to the Business Office.


• Coordinates the implementation of new policies, systems and processes related to facility accounting activities.


• Assists in the collection of difficult accounts, attends A/R reviews, monitors DSO.


• Evaluates business office staff job performance and provides input to the Administrator.


• Communicates regularly with the Administrator and DO regarding status of business office issues and personnel.


• Completes facility visit reporting to discuss with Administrator and, if necessary, District and Region personnel.


• Assists facilities with ensuring that all personnel receive appropriate compliance training.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to travel routinely.


• Knowledge of billing, collections, accounting and audit practices and procedures.


• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.


• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.


• Skilled in the use of payroll systems and in the Microsoft Office suite of applications, Excel and Word.


• Skilled in conducting training programs.


• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.

*Kindred Healthcare proudly supports Affirmative Action. Drug-free work environment

Additional Information:

• Travel Percentage: 75%

Kindred Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.