Account Executive - Buckhead and Sandy Springs, GA

Company: Visiting Nurse Health System Inc
Location: Buford
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Account Executive - GWINNETT AREA Lead with compassion. Manage with purpose. Who are we? Caring for Atlanta for 77 years, Visiting Nurse Health System is a leading, non-profit provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services. We take pride in helping patients and their loved ones receive care at home following an illness, surgery, or hospital stay. We offer not just a job, but also purpose, impact, and the chance to care deeply for people in the comfort of their homes. Our vision is to be the first choice for patients, families, payers, and other healthcare providers when they need home healthcare services. We look not only to achieve, but also to maintain exemplary patient and employee satisfaction levels. VNHS is committed to sustaining our investment in robust community partnerships, delivering coordinated care solutions, cultivating a top-performing workforce, and advancing innovative technologies to enhance affordability and patient care accessibility. We aim to be an organization where healthcare professionals not only prefer to work, but also where they can grow as professionals. For more information on our organization, please visit us here. Salary: $67,068 - $100,603 and Bonus Plan Every day, we strive to display our four core values: Respect & Integrity - We practice the highest ethical standards and honor our commitments. We are fair, transparent, honest, and person-centered in all our actions. We value the diverse beliefs and opinions of our community, comprising patients and employees. Excellence - We are committed to delivering the best outcomes and highest quality service through the dedicated efforts of every team member. We are committed to continuous improvement in all that we do and strive to be leaders for others to emulate. Stewardship - We enhance the lives of those we serve through responsible planning and management of the resources entrusted to u,s with each of us contributing toward a shared purpose. Care – We will provide compassionate person-centered care while respecting individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs Job Overview Visiting Nurse Health System is hiring an Account Executive for Home Health who will develop and execute territory and account plans to maintain and grow home health service admissions from referral partners. This role encompasses a defined branch service area in the Atlanta healthcare market, with a focus on establishing relationships with physician offices, senior living facilities, rehabilitation centers, and community agencies. The Account Executive manages approximately 100 referring physicians on a bi-weekly call cycle and strategically identifies new facility opportunities. This position demands a self-motivated professional with strong analytical and relationship-building skills who thrives on driving growth while upholding VNHS’s mission and values. What You’ll Do: Develop and execute business plans to foster and sustain referral partnerships with physician offices, senior living communities, rehabilitation facilities, and other healthcare entities. Manage a rotating call cycle of approximately 100 physicians and strategically add key facilities to the territory plan. Establish personal relationships with key decision-makers, including physicians, directors of case management, social workers, discharge planners, wellness planners, and other influential healthcare professionals. Leverage Excel Health and company tools to identify high-impact opportunities and tailor sales strategies. Organize and participate in speaking engagements, health fairs, recognition events, and other community activities to educate and build relationships. Work closely with branch teams to set SMART goals and ensure accountability in executing the territory business plan. Collaborate with marketing to create branch-specific materials that support strategic objectives. Maintain accurate records of interactions, complete pre-call plans, and submit weekly activity and expense reports. Monitor budget parameters and adapt spending as necessary to support VNHS’s financial guidelines. Stay current on Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payer requirements as well as regulations impacting home health and hospice. Always communicate with integrity and in compliance with corporate policies and industry regulations. Role model excellent customer service, uphold VNHS’s values, and project a professional image. Schedule: Full-time Monday – Friday Flexible Scheduling Frequent Local Travel Location: GWINNETT You’re Perfect for the Position if you: Hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing, Allied Health, Health Administration, Business Administration, or similar (strongly preferred). Have at least two years of successful healthcare sales experience, preferably in home health or hospice, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets. Are knowledgeable about the Atlanta healthcare landscape, especially within the home health and hospice sectors. Understand Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payer requirements. Excel in gathering and presenting clinical and statistical data. Have advanced interpersonal, sales, business development, and communication skills. Are proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and mobile tools. Possesses a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance. Can frequently move or lift light objects under 10 lbs., occasionally up to 50 lbs., and have the dexterity and mobility to perform typical office functions and drive throughout the territory. Why Work for Visiting Nurse Health System? Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance PTO and Paid Holidays 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts Flexible Schedule Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional care, comfort, and dignity to our patients. Visiting Nurse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact Visiting Nurse at 404-215-6100.

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