Hospice directors guide the teams and operations that support patients and families through end-of-life care. These senior leaders help ensure compassionate, coordinated services while overseeing clinical quality, regulatory compliance, staffing, budgets, and organizational performance. Explore hospice director opportunities on Ladders, featuring vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by organization and may include directing hospice programs, supervising clinical and administrative teams, developing care policies, monitoring quality outcomes, and coordinating with physicians, nurses, social workers, and community partners. Directors may also manage budgets, support referrals and census growth, and ensure services meet applicable state and federal requirements.
Employers commonly seek experienced healthcare leaders with strong knowledge of hospice or palliative care, team leadership, compliance, and care delivery. Depending on the position, qualifications may include a nursing or other healthcare degree, an active professional license, and significant management experience. Strategic planning, communication, financial oversight, and quality improvement skills can also be important.
Hospice director roles can be found in nonprofit and for-profit hospice organizations, health systems, and community-based care providers. Titles and scope vary: opportunities may focus on clinical services, operations, patient care, or an entire hospice program. Compensation depends on factors such as location, organization size, experience, and responsibilities. Browse Ladders to find vetted hospice director jobs paying $100,000 or more and take the next step in your healthcare leadership career.
Travel Hospice Program Director
$80K - $95K *
Champion the future of hospice care by leading diverse teams across multiple locations. Drive operational excellence, enhance patient care, and foster relationships with staff and stakeholders while e...
5 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Join a dedicated team providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients. Manage caseloads, develop care plans, and ensure seamless communication among families and interdisciplinary teams while adh...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive operational excellence in referral management by leading a dynamic team, optimizing processes, and enhancing patient access across multiple service lines. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensur...
1 week ago
Manager, Hospice (Home Health), Full-Time
$90K - $110K *
Advance the quality of home health and hospice care by managing clinical nursing services, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering collaboration among healthcare pr...
6 days ago
$140K - $170K *
Elevate your career by managing a dynamic Palliative Care Program, providing clinical expertise, and leading a dedicated team. Drive process improvements and ensure high-quality patient care while fos...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $100K *
Drive innovative palliative care solutions for members with complex needs, providing compassionate, evidence-based support through telehealth. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patie...
3 weeks ago
Vice President of Hospice Growth (VP) - West Region
$150K - $180K *
Lead strategic growth initiatives across a defined region, mentoring a high-performing team to exceed goals while fostering strong provider relationships and ensuring alignment with service delivery...
2 weeks ago
$96K - $108K *
Transform patient care by joining our dynamic hospice team as a Travel RN. Provide compassionate support across multiple locations, ensuring quality and continuity of care while collaborating with loc...
1 week ago
$80K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing revenue cycle management in healthcare. Lead billing and collections efforts, drive performance, and enhance processes while supporting a high-performing tea...
4 days ago
After-Hours Charge Nurse - Remote
$133K - $137K *
Reimagine patient care after-hours by leading and coordinating nursing staff, ensuring compliance with clinical standards while fostering a supportive environment for both staff and patients. Join us...
Reposted 1 week ago
$210K - $250K *
Innovate in AI-native primary care by leading a dynamic medical group. Manage physicians, enhance care delivery, and shape clinical programs while maintaining direct patient care involvement. Drive ex...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead strategic partnerships in the hospice sector, driving growth and client satisfaction through tailored engagement and account management. Collaborate with teams to enhance retention and identify n...
2 weeks ago
Vice President, Palliative Care
$160K - $200K *
Lead the strategic growth and operational excellence of palliative care services across multiple markets, ensuring high-quality patient-centered care and compliance with regulatory standards while fos...
6 days ago
Regional Hospice RN (AZ/ CA/ NM)
$98K - $112K *
Join a dedicated team providing compassionate hospice care across multiple locations. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes while adapting to diverse clinical env...
4 days ago
Administrative Director, Operations (Home Health)
$110K - $130K *
Elevate operational excellence in home care by overseeing daily functions, ensuring compliance, and driving quality improvement initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve strategic goals wh...
2 weeks ago
Vice President of Hospice Operations - Central Region (VP)
$150K - $180K *
Transform hospice operations by leading multi-site teams, driving clinical excellence, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with executives to achieve growth and operational goals while enhancing pati...
2 weeks ago
Regional Director Health & Wellness- FL
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of health and wellness by providing clinical leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving quality improvement across communities to enhance resident-centered care and outco...
3 weeks ago
Regional Director Health & Wellness- PA & Northeast
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing health and wellness across communities. You'll lead clinical initiatives, ensure compliance, and drive quality improvements while collaborating with community...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Manage and optimize operations for a centralized intake team, ensuring efficient referral processing across multiple services. Drive performance improvements, staff development, and cross-functional c...
6 days ago
Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Memorial
$65K - $155K *
Champion compassionate end-of-life care for pets in a supportive, flexible environment. Enjoy meaningful interactions with families while practicing independently, with a focus on quality over quantit...
4 days ago
Quality & Accreditation Director
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Quality Management Program, ensuring NCQA accreditation and regulatory compliance while driving performance improvement initiatives across health...
3 weeks ago
Director, CAHPS and HOS Strategy and Execution
$130K - $195K *
Innovate member experience strategies by translating enterprise goals into actionable plans. Drive performance improvements in CAHPS and HOS programs through provider engagement and data analysis, ens...
6 days ago
Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Caraopolis, PA
$65K - $135K *
Unlock potential by providing compassionate end-of-life care for pets in a supportive, flexible environment. Enjoy meaningful interactions with families while practicing independently and prioritizing...
4 days ago
$126K - $189K *
Join a team that's leading provider enrollment operations, ensuring timely onboarding, compliance, and accuracy. Drive strategic initiatives and enhance operational efficiency across networks while co...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Fort Homas, KY
$55K - $125K *
Join a compassionate team providing in-home pet hospice care, ensuring dignified goodbyes. Enjoy a flexible schedule, meaningful interactions, and a supportive environment focused on quality over quan...
4 days ago
What does a hospice director do?
A hospice director leads hospice services and teams, overseeing areas such as care quality, clinical or administrative operations, staffing, budgets, compliance, and coordination with patients, families, and care partners.
What qualifications are needed for hospice director jobs?
Requirements differ by employer. Many positions call for substantial healthcare leadership experience and knowledge of hospice or palliative care. Some roles require a relevant degree, professional licensure, or specific clinical credentials.
How much do hospice directors earn?
Pay varies based on location, employer, experience, and the position’s scope. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.
Where do hospice directors work?
Hospice directors may work for hospice agencies, nonprofit and for-profit providers, health systems, or community-based organizations.
What skills are important for a hospice director?
Commonly valued skills include leadership, communication, operational and financial management, regulatory knowledge, quality improvement, and the ability to support compassionate, coordinated care.