Medical Equipment Operations Area Manager (IA,MN)

Join a Leader in Home Healthcare

At Rotech Healthcare Inc., we're more than a medical equipment provider-we're a trusted partner in patient care. As a national leader in ventilators, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, wound care, diabetic solutions, and other home medical equipment, we empower patients to manage their health from the comfort of home.

With hundreds of locations across 45 states, our team delivers high-quality products, exceptional service, and compassionate support that helps patients live more comfortably, independently, and actively. Whether you're a clinician, technician, or healthcare administrator, your work at Rotech directly improves lives.

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Area Manager - Home Healthcare Operations

Lead with Purpose. Drive Performance. Empower Teams.

Are you an experienced leader in respiratory home health or durable medical equipment (DME) operations?

Job Summary

We are seeking a results-driven Area Manager to oversee multi-site operations, financial performance, and team development across a defined region.

In this high-impact role, you'll be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing profitability, and leading a team of Location Managers and clinical staff. If you have a strong background in healthcare operations, P&L accountability, and team leadership-this is your opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives while advancing your career.

Area covers: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Dubuque, IA and Rochester, Minneapolis, MN

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.)

• Oversee operations across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with company standards and healthcare regulations (JCAHO, DOT, OSHA, etc.)
• Lead and develop Location Managers, driving accountability, performance, and patient-centered service
• Manage area-level P&L, budgets, staffing, inventory, and equipment utilization
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including medical billing and reimbursement guidelines
• Collaborate with sales and clinical teams to meet service goals and improve patient outcomes
• Implement company initiatives, tools, and protocols to enhance operational efficiency
• Monitor KPIs, A/R performance, and project deadlines across the region
• Serve as a key liaison between field operations and executive leadership
• Performs other duties as assigned

Travel

• Travel up to 70% of the time
• Must reside within 75 miles of one of the locations supported and maintain an office within the Area as agreed upon with Division level management for non-travel days

Why Rotech?

• Join a national leader in home respiratory care and medical equipment
• Lead with autonomy while making a measurable impact on patient care
• Competitive compensation, car reimbursement, and full benefits package
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for advancement

Ready to lead a region that delivers care where it matters most-at home? Apply today and help shape the future of home healthcare.

Employment is contingent on

• Background investigation (company-wide)
• Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
• Valid driver's license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Education or experience equivalent to a four-year college degree
• Minimum of three years of related experience
• Previous supervisory experience required

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferred)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to interpret and respond to various forms of communication (verbal, written, visual)
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent attention to detail, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team

Technical Proficiency

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Comfortable with email communication, internet research, and using office equipment (fax, copier, printer, phone, computer/tablet)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift office equipment as needed
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, talk, and listen throughout the workday
• Requires close vision for reading small print on screens and paperwork

Benefits

• Generous paid time Off and paid holidays
• Overtime pay for non-exempt hourly positions based on business needs
• Commission for Account Executives
• Fixed and variable rate car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives
• Employee discount program
• Employee recognition program
• Bonus and incentive opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement (when applicable for the position)
• Telephone reimbursement (when applicable for the position)
• EAP
• 401k, HSA and FSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance, Disability, Accidental death, Identity protection and Legal services
• Meru Health Mental health and Mercer SmartConnect Medicare programs
• Livongo Diabetes and High Blood Pressure programs
• Healthcare Bluebook and RX Savings solutions programs
• HEPB and TB vaccinations

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Rotech Healthcare Inc. recruits, employs, trains, promotes, transfers, separates from employment and compensates employees without regard to membership in, association with, or perception of race, color, age, gender, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality where Rotech has employees.