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.
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Empower patients and families as a trusted RN Case Manager, coordinating care and providing compassionate support during critical transitions. Join a collaborative team dedicated to holistic, patient...
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Elevate patient care by leading comprehensive assessments and coordinating support for families during critical transitions. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure holistic, compassionate care in...
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Elevate patient care by managing symptoms and coordinating support for families during critical transitions. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure holistic, compassionate care while shaping your...
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Accelerate patient care as a trusted RN Case Manager, guiding families through critical transitions. Manage symptoms, coordinate care, and collaborate with a supportive team to ensure holistic, compas...
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Transform end-of-life care as a Hospice RN Case Manager, delivering compassionate nursing, coordinating services, and guiding families through their hospice journey with a dedicated interdisciplinary...
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Pioneer compassionate care as a Hospice RN Case Manager, delivering hands-on nursing, coordinating services, and guiding families through their hospice journey with empathy and clinical excellence...
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Transform the future of hospice care by delivering compassionate, individualized support to patients and families. Collaborate with a dedicated team to create meaningful care plans that prioritize qua...
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Join a team that's redefining hospice care, providing compassionate support to patients and families. Collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team to deliver personalized care in various settin...
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Join a team that's committed to redefining hospice care by delivering personalized and compassionate support to patients and families in their homes. Experience collaborative teamwork to enhance quali...
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Elevate patient care by providing compassionate hospice services in diverse settings. Collaborate with a dedicated team to create personalized care plans that address the holistic needs of patients an...
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Champion a compassionate team as a Clinical Director, leading patient care initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering growth in a supportive hospice environment. Collaborate with interdisciplinar...
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Transform the future of palliative care by providing expert consultation and support to hospice patients, collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient and family experiences through compassi...
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Champion volunteer engagement by leading recruitment, training, and community outreach initiatives. Drive program goals and enhance organizational impact through strategic partnerships and effective m...
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Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care by assessing patient needs, collaborating with care teams, and developing tailored care plans to enhance quality of life for patien...
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Provide compassionate, individualized hospice care by assessing patients, collaborating with the care team, and developing tailored care plans that address each patient's unique needs and preferences...
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Community Liaison (Sign on Bonus!)
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Champion community engagement by building trust-based relationships with healthcare partners, driving growth in hospice services, and advocating for compassionate care to families in need...
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Unlock potential by leading a dynamic sales and marketing team to enhance community relationships, drive referrals, and achieve admission goals through strategic initiatives and effective communicatio...
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Lead the development of strategic marketing initiatives while building a high-performing sales team to enhance community relationships and drive referral growth. Foster collaboration and accountabilit...
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Contribute to compassionate end-of-life care as a Hospice RN Case Manager, providing skilled nursing and support to patients and families. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort...
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Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and families. Utilize your nursing expertise to coordinate comprehensive care while buil...
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Empower your nursing career by overseeing patient care in a supportive hospice environment. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop holistic care plans, ensuring the highest quality of l...
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Care Liaison Manager - RN, LCSW or LMSW Required
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Oversee and innovate care coordination strategies in healthcare, fostering collaboration between local leaders and hospital systems. Lead efforts to enhance service delivery in a value-based environme...
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Director of Clinical Services Hospice - RN
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Champion the delivery of exceptional clinical and non-clinical services, overseeing operations and personnel to ensure high-quality care in home health settings while adhering to regulatory standards...
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Develop and oversee comprehensive patient care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality nursing care and effective communication, while providing guidance and support to bot...
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Pioneer compassionate spiritual care by providing counseling and support to patients and families facing terminal illness, ensuring compliance with hospice regulations while fostering interdisciplinar...
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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.