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.
$81K - $83K *
Empower patients and families by delivering compassionate social work services. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess needs, provide counseling, and implement personalized care plans, mak...
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Hospice Sales & Business Development Lead
$85K - $120K *
Champion relationships and care coordination in hospice services, ensuring seamless transitions for patients. Collaborate with healthcare partners to enhance service delivery and education, while mana...
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$80K - $85K *
Engage in meaningful hospice care by leveraging your nursing expertise to deliver compassionate support, manage patient needs, and collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team, ensuring dignity...
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Director of Care Services Center Operations
$110K - $130K *
Support our mission by leading contact center operations, enhancing service quality, and driving team performance. Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure seamless patient access and deliver compass...
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$75K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care, conducting assessments, and developing personalized care plans. Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals...
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$75K - $90K *
Deliver compassionate care by assessing patient needs, developing tailored plans, and coordinating with families and healthcare teams to ensure holistic support throughout the hospice journey...
1 week ago
Medical Social Worker / MSW (Hospice)
$79K - $89K *
Unlock potential by providing compassionate support and guidance to patients and families in hospice care. Collaborate with a dedicated team to create personalized care plans and address psychosocial...
5 days ago
RN Team Director (Registered Nurse)
$90K - $100K *
Lead and inspire a dedicated team in delivering exceptional hospice care. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure compliance, enhance patient experiences, and foster a supportive environme...
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$145K - $160K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing hospice care by providing operational leadership, ensuring compliance, and supporting growth initiatives across multiple programs while guiding teams through...
5 days ago
$82K - $90K *
Join a dedicated team as a Registered Nurse, delivering compassionate care to patients in diverse settings, collaborating with interdisciplinary professionals to assess needs and enhance quality of li...
4 weeks ago
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)
$82K - $93K *
Provide exceptional patient care by collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, conducting assessments, and delivering services in various settings, ensuring a holistic approach to health and well-b...
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$82K - $90K *
Unlock potential by driving business development in healthcare, fostering relationships with referral sources, and coordinating patient admissions to enhance home care services across the territory...
4 days ago
Hospice Clinical Director (Kansas City, KS)
$80K - $95K *
Drive excellence in patient care by overseeing clinical operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing staff performance in a dynamic hospice environment. Collaborate with nursing tea...
1 week ago
Director Hospice Administration - Hospice - Day Shift - Full-time
$82K - $129K *
Lead hospice operations with strategic oversight, regulatory compliance, and performance growth across multiple sites, ensuring high-quality patient-centered care and continuous readiness for assessme...
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RN Clinical Director - Hospice
$94K - $100K *
Inspire clinical excellence by leading a passionate team of healthcare professionals, enhancing patient care in hospice settings while ensuring compliance and driving team performance and development...
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$180K - $220K *
Lead quality medical care oversight for hospice patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Ensure compliance with regulations and provide staff education to enhance pain/symptom mana...
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$79K - $119K *
Lead the admission process for hospice patients by assessing their needs and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team. Provide skilled interventions and ensure optimal patient comfort while mai...
4 days ago
$80K - $97K *
Support patient care by managing assessments, planning, and interventions while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients and families in a compassionate envir...
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$97K *
Transform patient care by leading assessments, planning, and implementing nursing processes. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal support for patients and families, while maintai...
2 weeks ago
Administrator/DCO (RN required) - Hospice
$80K - $95K *
Transform your career by leading clinical operations in hospice care. Oversee interdisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive quality patient outcomes in a supportive environment focu...
1 week ago
Administrator/DCO (RN required) - Hospice
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care in hospice settings. Oversee clinical operations, lead interdisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance while driving quality improvement initiativ...
1 week ago
$80K - $100K *
Unlock potential by building lasting relationships within the East Valley healthcare community. As an Account Executive, you will cultivate existing partnerships and develop new ones to enhance hospic...
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Director of Business Development
$100K - $140K *
Drive strategic growth in hospice services by leading business development initiatives, fostering partnerships, and enhancing team performance to achieve revenue and patient care goals across the assi...
1 week ago
Director of Business Development
$100K - $140K *
Lead the charge in driving business development initiatives, enhancing hospice revenue, and fostering partnerships. Oversee strategic sales plans, manage teams, and cultivate relationships to maximize...
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Regional Director of Clinical Education
$90K - $110K *
Drive clinical excellence by leading education initiatives and ensuring compliance across branches. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance quality assurance and address patient concerns effectively...
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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.