Center Director, PACE

Company: AMN Healthcare
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: March 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description & Requirements Center Director, PACE StartDate: ASAP Join Swope Health, a nationally recognized FQHC, as their next Center Director, PACE! ? The Position - The Center Director of PACE will provide overall leadership and oversight for the PACE program, ensuring effective administration, regulatory compliance, quality care delivery, and program growth. - Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and in collaboration with the Board of Managers, this Director will manage a comprehensive network of clinical and support services for older adults, including medical care, home services, transportation, and day health centers. - This leader will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all aspects of the PACE program, including clinical, administrative, and financial functions. - Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations, including CMS certification and reporting requirements. Additionally, the Center Director will direct quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives to enhance participant outcomes and operational excellence. - The Center Director will be responsible for leading, training, and supporting a multidisciplinary team of staff and contractors to maintain high standards of care and service delivery. - Additional responsibilities include the oversight of financial performance while ensuring the fiscal sustainability and growth of the program. - Drive long-term strategic planning, expansion initiatives, and policy development to ensure the continued success of Swope Health's PACE program. This includes guiding marketing and outreach strategies to promote enrollment growth and community engagement. - The ideal candidate is a hands-on, collaborative leader with a proven ability to build strong relationships and drive results. Additionally, this leader must be adaptive, communicative, and bring exceptional decision-making and business acumen skills to ensure that the program can achieve both long- and short-term goals. Requirements - Master's degree in health administration and/or related field is required. - Previous PACE experience is required. - FQHC experience is strongly preferred. The Organization - Swope Health, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is a federally qualified health center that provides a wide variety of services including comprehensive primary care, dental, vision, pharmacy, and behavioral health services to the Kansas City region and surrounding counties. - Founded in 1969, Swope Health operates multiple locations across Missouri and parts of Kansas, seeing nearly 60,000 patients annually. - Swope Health emphasizes a "whole person" integrated care model, and cares for all patients regardless of income level. In addition, Swope Health focuses strongly on their mission: "To improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering accessible, quality, comprehensive patient care". - Swope Health is proud to offer a 12-month postdoctoral residency called "Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Residency Program. This program is designed to develop oral-healthcare leaders who are responsive to the diverse communities that Swope Health serves. The Community - When it comes to great food and drink, Kansas City has made its mark. Smoky barbecue. Local distilleries. Every aspect of the culinary and spirits scene possesses a uniquely KC twist that makes it something special. It's a culture that embodies the city's diverse influences, from international flavor and home-style cooking to unrivaled craft beer breweries. - In-house roasters keep beans fresh while expert baristas sling espresso and other caffeine concoctions amidst some of the most welcoming and appealing environments in the city. - Unique attractions throughout KC beckon locals and visitors alike to find the city's hidden gems. Explore the nationally recognized World War I Museum. Let curiosity guide you at Union Station. Walk in the steps of America's 33rd President in Independence. Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to: ?Jill Ettori Executive Search Director jill.ettori@amnhealthcare.com 781-591-3720 BESRecruitment LI-JE1 Facility Location Located close to the geographical and population centers of the U.S., Kansas City really lives up to its moniker as "The Heart of America." Famous for its mouth-watering barbeque dishes, you'll soon find there is much more to this town than just the food. With its abundance of fountains and boulevards, Kansas City is the perfect place for travelers looking for a thriving Midwestern city. Job Benefits About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. Home Health, Home Care, Long-Term Care, LTC, Long Term Care, Continuing Care, Adult Services, Post Acute, Post Acute Care, Post-Acute, Post-Acute Care, Post Acute Services, Post-Acute Services, Hospice, Pallative Care

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