The Opportunity:

The Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) serves as the executive clinical leader responsible for shaping and executing HCHB’s clinical strategy. This role ensures that our software solutions enable home health and hospice agencies to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The CCO bridges clinical expertise with product innovation, working closely with engineering, product, marketing, and client success—to align our platform with regulatory requirements, clinical workflows, and evolving industry standards.
In addition to internal responsibilities, the CCO will serve as a public-facing clinical voice of HCHB, representing the company at industry events and positioning HCHB as a thought leader in home-based care. This is a highly visible, mission-driven role for a seasoned clinical executive who is passionate about using technology to drive better care and outcomes at scale.

What You Will Do:

Strategic Leadership & Industry Advocacy:

Define and lead the clinical vision in alignment with the company's product and business strategies.
Serve as the primary clinical voice within the executive team, ensuring strategic decisions reflect the realities of patient care delivery.
Monitor and communicate clinical and regulatory trends impacting home health and hospice.
Represent HCHB publicly as a trusted industry expert—participating in panels, conferences, advocacy events, and partnerships to elevate the company’s influence and credibility in home-based care.

Clinical Oversight

Ensure all software features and workflows comply with CMS, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards.
Guide the design and implementation of evidence-based, patient-centered clinical workflows.
Provide expert interpretation of clinical guidelines, policies, and best practices.
Proactively assess clinical risks and ensure alignment with industry and payer requirements (e.g., PDGM, VBID, HHVBP).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Translate clinical needs into product requirements, collaborating with engineering, product management, and UX teams.
Partner with marketing, sales, and customer success teams to position clinical features, create messaging, and support client onboarding and adoption.
Collaborate with regulatory and legal teams to ensure compliance is embedded across the product lifecycle.
Guide the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies to enhance care delivery and documentation.

Customer & Market Engagement:

Actively engage with clinical users to gather insights and feedback for continuous product improvement.
Build trust with providers and industry stakeholders by articulating the value of HCHB’s solutions in improving care quality and operational efficiency.
Champion usability improvements to reduce clinician burden and support frontline adoption.

Leadership & Mentoring:

Lead clinical advisory boards and cultivate a network of industry consultants.
Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert across departments to enhance understanding of clinical operations.
Provide clinical input for internal training, documentation, and customer education programs.

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure:

Preferred Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN, DNP), Medicine (MD/DO), Healthcare Administration, or related field.
Active licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), or equivalent clinical credential preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years in home health and/or hospice clinical practice.
At least 5 years in a senior or executive clinical leadership role, ideally within healthcare technology or a digital health company.
Proven track record of cross-functional leadership and collaboration in a product-driven organization.

Expertise

Deep knowledge of CMS guidelines, PDGM, HIPAA, and quality measures.
Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems and operational workflows in home-based care.
Experience with regulatory alignment, clinical compliance, and audit preparedness.
Strong understanding of the intersection between healthcare policy, payer models, and software design.

Key Competencies

Strategic thinker with a balance of clinical, technical, and business acumen.
Skilled communicator with experience influencing at the executive level and representing an organization externally.
Deep empathy for clinicians and a passion for improving the care delivery experience.
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to navigate evolving healthcare regulations and technologies.
Energetic and collaborative leadership style; capable of inspiring teams and building cross-functional alignment.

Join Our Team:

If you’re a clinical leader who believes in the power of technology to transform home health and hospice, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to shape the future of care delivery, empower care teams, and advocate for the industry on a national stage.

All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

About Us

Homecare Homebase, a subsidiary of Hearst Corporation, is the market leader in healthcare software for home-based care. We develop mobile, cloud-based solutions that enable clinical, operational, and financial improvements for home health and hospice agencies across the U.S. Our software connects field clinicians, office staff, and physicians in real time to improve patient care delivery.
Driven by our values—Caring, Action, Respect, Excellence, and a Positive Attitude (Smile)—our team is passionate about transforming the healthcare experience for those who need it most. If you want your work to have a direct impact on patient outcomes, HCHB may be the next step in your career.
Why HCHB?

Meaningful Work: Your work directly impacts the quality of life for homebound patients and their caregivers.
Mission-Driven Leadership: Our President, Luke Rutledge, is committed to a people-first culture and making HCHB a rewarding place to work.
Giving Back: We support charitable initiatives aligned with our mission to empower exceptional care.
Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefits and performance-based compensation.

Ready to make a difference?
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