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.
$80K - $90K *
Unlock potential by driving departmental success through strategic operations, staff guidance, and performance monitoring. Foster interdepartmental relationships to achieve financial and operational e...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$85K - $130K *
Champion change in healthcare IT consulting by leading enterprise software projects and enhancing organizational workflows. Collaborate with leadership, drive client success, and deliver impactful res...
3 weeks ago
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medical Director
$206K - $413K *
Join our team to lead in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, providing oversight, improving utilization, and guiding medical policy. Collaborate with staff and external partners to enhance healthcar...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Group Manager, Customer Success
$134K - $184K *
Shape the future of customer success by leading a high-performing team, optimizing operations, and driving engagement and retention strategies to achieve key performance indicators and enhance client...
1 week ago
Senior Oncology Account Manager, Charlotte
$150K - $230K *
Empower your career by driving oncology product success through strategic relationships and innovative solutions. Lead market engagement, exceed performance goals, and enhance patient access while col...
1 week ago
Manager, Market Access & Reimbursement
$145K - $218K *
Architect innovative market access strategies to enhance U.S. reimbursement for cutting-edge healthcare solutions. Collaborate across functions to drive payer engagement, coding, and coverage initiati...
1 week ago
Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading comprehensive financial analysis and planning initiatives. Drive insights through data modeling and reporting, supporting strategic decision-making across multiple business...
Reposted 4 days ago
Care Manager RN - Case Management
$85K - $100K *
Transform patient care by managing resources and ensuring optimal clinical outcomes. Collaborate with medical staff to uphold standards and minimize risks while facilitating effective utilization revi...
Yesterday
Assistant General Counsel - Managed Services Organization
$150K - $235K *
Elevate your legal career by delivering strategic counsel and effective services to Managed Services Organizations and physician practices, while managing complex legal projects and mentoring a team i...
1 week ago
Director of Research, Institute of Coaching
$180K - $210K *
Lead the charge in advancing research for coaching practices, ensuring scientific integrity, guiding educational strategies, and mentoring future research leaders to enhance the Institute's credibilit...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Clinical Informatics Integrator
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing informatics projects from planning to delivery, ensuring timely decision-making and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance health information e...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Global Pricing & Access
$148K - $222K *
Unlock potential by leading global pricing and access strategies for innovative therapies. Collaborate across teams to shape market insights and drive commercial success in oncology, epilepsy, and sle...
6 days ago
(Managed Transportation) Director of Client Success
$100K - $140K *
Lead the charge in driving revenue growth and client retention by managing strategic relationships and optimizing transportation solutions for a diverse portfolio of enterprise clients. Your expertise...
4 days ago
$95K - $110K *
Accelerate progress at pediatric mental health care by leading clinical quality assurance and supervision, mentoring clinicians, and providing evidence-based therapy to children and families in a full...
3 weeks ago
$128K - $145K *
Support the full life cycle of vendor contracts, from negotiation to execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage legal risks and ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment, focusing on healt...
Today
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-D) - Remote - Spanish Speaking
$80K - $89K *
Transform the mental health landscape by providing remote outpatient therapy services. Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver quality care through telehealth, ensuring patient safety and satisfact...
1 week ago
Senior Advisor, Sponsored Projects & Funds
$135K - $145K *
Advance your career by leading strategic partnerships and managing fiscal sponsorship projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes while providing expert guidance...
2 weeks ago
Senior Oncology Account Manager, Orlando
$150K - $230K *
Drive the promotion of oncology products by building relationships with key stakeholders, exceeding performance goals, and ensuring patient access to therapies while managing territory resources effec...
1 week ago
Senior Construction Specialist
$71K - $113K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing specialty construction portfolios, ensuring compliance with lending policies, and guiding borrowers through the construction loan process while mitigating risk...
1 week ago
Principal, Strategic Partnerships
$190K - $296K *
Advance strategic partnerships by engaging with top tech companies, driving growth through innovative collaborations. Lead negotiations from inception to launch, ensuring impactful results for family...
Reposted 3 days ago
Time Away & Life Solutions Senior Consultant - Underwriter
$125K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading complex underwriting projects for national clients. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop strategies and ensure compliance in the evolving leave industry, while mentori...
6 days ago
Staff Product Manager, Provider Activation
$265K - $331K *
Transform provider activation by driving strategies that enhance onboarding, increasing successful patient migrations and retention rates. Collaborate across teams to maximize provider satisfaction an...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Business Development Director I, Early Drug Development
$80K - $120K *
Shape the future of Crop Protection & Chemicals by driving sales and fostering client relationships. Utilize strategic insights and collaboration to achieve targets and expand market presence while ma...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Director, Operational Strategy - Oncology
$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in developing competitive oncology strategies, ensuring client needs are met through collaboration and expertise. Drive business development and enhance client relations while overseei...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $142K *
Drive the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand awareness and support organizational goals. Collaborate with leadership to analyze market data and implement eff...
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.