Executive Director / Hospice

Transitions Care

$100K — $110K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field; Master's preferred
  • Significant leadership experience in hospice, home health, or a related healthcare setting
  • Strong command of healthcare compliance and regulatory standards
  • Proven ability to manage budgets and drive operational performance
  • Leadership style that balances accountability with care for staff and patients
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Intimate knowledge of Medicare Hospice Certification

Responsibilities

  • Lead operational planning and budget development for financial stability
  • Monitor business performance and adjust strategies based on outcomes
  • Drive productivity metrics for quarterly performance incentives
  • Ensure proper authorization of services by partner agencies
  • Maintain organizational compliance with legal and accreditation requirements
  • Oversee quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives
  • Lead staff development and provide direction across personnel services

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Gas Card
  • Company provided equipment
  • Paid Time Off
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Coverage Territory: Mason, Cass, Morgan, and Sangamon counties

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 hours shifts / on-call as needed

What You'll Do

As Administrator, you're the operational and strategic leader of your hospice location - accountable for everything from regulatory compliance to staff development to financial performance. Your responsibilities include:

Operations & Finance
  • Lead operational planning and budget development to ensure financial stability and efficiency
  • Monitor business performance against measurable outcomes and adjust strategy accordingly
  • Drive the productivity metrics that power your quarterly performance incentive
  • Ensure all services provided by partner agencies are properly authorized by hospice

Compliance & Quality
  • Maintain full organizational compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation requirements
  • Oversee quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives
  • Evaluate hospice services and personnel using clear, measurable objectives

People & Culture
  • Ensure appropriate staffing levels across all service hours
  • Lead staff development including orientation, in-service training, continuing education, and competency testing
  • Provide direction and supervision to staff across admissions, discharge, transfer, and patient services
  • Manage conflict and complaints with professionalism and resolution-focused leadership
  • Ensure supportive services are available to all personnel

Communication & Integration
  • Establish and maintain effective communication channels across the organization
  • Integrate technology solutions to streamline operations and improve team connectivity
  • Ensure interdisciplinary care coordination is functioning at the highest-level

Benefits We Offer
  • Competitive pay
  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Gas Card
  • Company provided equipment
  • Paid Time Off

Requirements

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field; Master's preferred
  • Significant leadership experience in hospice, home health, or a related healthcare setting
  • Strong command of healthcare compliance, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, drive operational performance, and lead diverse teams
  • A leadership style that balances accountability with genuine care for staff and patients
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Understands hospice care and the services provided to patient and family/caregiver through an interdisciplinary group.
  • Intimate knowledge of Medicare Hospice Certification


Salary Description

$100,000 - $110,000 a year

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