AVP of Licensure

Vaco Atlanta is hiring an AVP of Licensure for a fast-growing national healthcare organization. Our client is seeking an experienced licensure leader to oversee multi-state licensure, certification, and regulatory compliance across a complex healthcare footprint. This is a strategic leadership role with hands-on operational ownership, executive visibility, and the opportunity to shape a growing function.

Role:

AVP, Licensure Location :

Smyrna, GA Onsite:

100% onsite

Job Type:

permanent

Pay:

$130,000 - $140,000 + bonus

What You'll Lead:

Enterprise licensure and certification strategy across multiple states Medicare/Medicaid enrollment, PECOS, renewals, regulatory filings, and compliance oversight A team of licensure professionals, focused on quality, timeliness, and operational excellence Regulatory agency relationships, accreditation coordination, and executive guidance Support for expansion initiatives including new locations and service area growth

What You Bring:

7+ years in healthcare licensure, regulatory affairs, or compliance leadership Deep expertise in multi-state healthcare licensure + PECOS/Medicare enrollment Proven people leadership and team development experience Strong executive communication skills and strategic judgment Hospice, home health, post-acute, or broader healthcare services experience preferred Why Join? High-growth national healthcare platform Executive visibility Lead and elevate a critical compliance function Strong retention and growth opportunity Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Additional disclaimer:

Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.