Corporate Director of Activities

Company Overview
Our client is a growing healthcare organization operating skilled nursing and long-term care facilities across multiple states. The organization prioritizes strong clinical operations, regulatory excellence, and high-quality resident care.

Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Corporate Director of Dietitian to oversee dietary operations across multiple healthcare facilities. This role is responsible for implementing standards, supporting facility teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational consistency across multiple locations. Regular travel throughout the region is required.

The ideal candidate will be a creative leader with experience overseeing activities programs in a healthcare environment. Significant travel will be required during the initial phase of employment while systems, processes, and program standards are established. Travel expenses, including hotels and meal stipends, will be reimbursed. Travel requirements are expected to decrease as operations become established.

This position requires someone who takes ownership, brings fresh ideas, and can create meaningful experiences that enhance resident engagement, quality of life, and overall satisfaction.

Location: Cleveland, OH
Work Setting: Regional Travel Required
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 USD/Annually
Benefits: Healthcare Benefits, PTO, Vacation Package, 401(k), Travel Reimbursement, Hotel Accommodations, Meal Stipend, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of activities programs across multiple healthcare facilities.
• Develop and implement creative, engaging, and resident-centered activities programs.
• Establish consistent standards, policies, and best practices across all locations.
• Support and mentor Activities Directors and facility teams.
• Conduct facility visits to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations related to activities programming.
• Develop innovative programming that promotes resident engagement, socialization, and overall well-being.
• Assist facilities with event planning, special programs, and community engagement initiatives.
• Monitor program performance and implement improvements when needed.
• Collaborate with facility leadership to enhance resident satisfaction and quality of life.
• Create systems and processes that support long-term operational success.
• Take ownership of activities operations and drive continuous improvement across all assigned facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading activities programs within skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, rehabilitation, or healthcare settings.
• Multi-site, regional, or corporate leadership experience preferred.
• Strong creativity and ability to develop innovative resident programs.
• Experience supervising and supporting activities staff.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to resident activities programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mentality.
• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Healthcare Administration, Gerontology, or a related field preferred.

Compensation
The published salary range is used as a guide to provide prospective candidates with a level of compensation that is competitive with today's market. The salary range for this position is a good faith estimate that allows for flexibility to align with various levels of experience, education, and performance.

EEO Statement
Topaz HR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please Note
Topaz HR is conducting this search on behalf of one of our clients. The employer's name will be disclosed during the interview process, and all hiring decisions will be made directly by the client.