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.
$88K - $92K *
Empower patients and families by providing compassionate hospice care, conducting assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity dur...
5 days ago
$82K - $90K *
Transform patient care by delivering compassionate hospice services in diverse settings. Collaborate with a dedicated team to create personalized care plans that address the holistic needs of patients...
5 days ago
Hospice Specialist Business Development
$60K - $113K *
Advance hospice care by building vital connections and providing tailored solutions through consultative sales and effective communication in a field-based role. Collaborate with referral sources to e...
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Hospice Specialist Business Development
$60K - $113K *
Join a team that's dedicated to cultivating connections and driving hospice care referrals. Utilize your consultative sales skills and data management expertise to support healthcare professionals in...
Reposted 5 days ago
$75K - $113K *
Drive compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing needs, coordinating care plans, and collaborating with the clinical team to ensure effective symptom management and family education in a hospic...
3 days ago
Director of Clinical Services Hospice RN
$80K - $95K *
Drive the future of healthcare by managing clinical operations and services. Oversee personnel and ensure compliance with regulations while enhancing patient care in a dynamic home health environment...
Today
Director of Clinical Services Hospice RN
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee clinical operations and ensure quality care delivery. Manage personnel and services while adhering to regulatory standards, fostering a supportive environment for both s...
Yesterday
$180K - $220K *
Lead the medical care delivery for elderly participants, ensuring high-quality outcomes and compliance with standards. Supervise clinical staff, develop policies, and drive quality improvement initiat...
4 weeks ago
Area Director of Business Development - Hospice
$100K - $120K *
Lead a high-performing team in driving referral growth and maximizing sales performance in the hospice sector. Develop strategic partnerships and innovative sales strategies to achieve organizational...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of healthcare education by coordinating and delivering impactful training programs. Engage diverse groups of professionals while ensuring effective learning experiences and fostering...
1 week ago
Executive Director - Full Time
$90K - $110K *
Shape the future of hospice care by leading a dedicated team to provide quality services, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a culture of excellence and support for patients and fami...
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Executive Director - Full Time
$100K - $120K *
Champion excellence in hospice services by overseeing operations, compliance, and personnel management. Drive quality care delivery while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations for o...
Reposted 1 week ago
$65K - $98K *
Drive growth by building relationships with healthcare providers, educating them on hospice services, and facilitating smooth patient transitions. Collaborate with teams to achieve admissions goals wh...
Today
Hospice Liaison (English/Spanish)
$105K - $115K *
Empower families by connecting them with compassionate hospice care. In this role, you'll leverage your sales expertise to build relationships, educate healthcare professionals, and promote services t...
3 weeks ago
$106K - $115K *
Engage as a vital clinical resource, providing compassionate hospice care across multiple locations. Support local teams with case management and nursing responsibilities, ensuring quality patient exp...
2 weeks ago
Area Director of Operations Hospice
$80K - $100K *
Empower a dedicated hospice team by overseeing multi-site operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of compassion and excellence. Drive quality care and build community partnerships to...
3 weeks ago
Administrator/DCO (RN required) - Hospice
$85K - $100K *
Transform patient care by leading interdisciplinary teams in hospice operations, ensuring compliance and quality outcomes while fostering a compassionate environment for end-of-life care...
1 week ago
Administrator/DCO (RN required) - Hospice
$85K - $100K *
Transform patient care by leading interdisciplinary teams in hospice services. Oversee clinical operations, ensure compliance, and drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and...
1 week ago
Administrator/DCO (RN required) - Hospice
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care by overseeing clinical operations, leading interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance in a supportive hospice environment focused on qualit...
1 week ago
Project Manager - Enterprise PMO
$90K - $100K *
Lead the charge in driving enterprise-wide projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while managing cross-functional teams and delivering impactful results through effective project manag...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $110K *
Partner with us to drive hospice service growth by building relationships with referral sources and promoting compassionate care in the community. Your strategic sales expertise will enhance patient c...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion comprehensive rehabilitation services as you lead a dedicated team, enhance resident care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to foster professional growth and create meaningful re...
4 weeks ago
Clinical Operations Director RN, Hospice
$145K - $165K *
Lead the charge in clinical operations, overseeing patient care teams and ensuring compliance with regulations while managing administrative duties and budgetary oversight in a dynamic healthcare envi...
4 days ago
Clinical Operations Director RN, Hospice
$120K - $140K *
Unlock potential by leading clinical operations in hospice care. Oversee patient services, manage teams, and ensure compliance with regulations while driving quality care and operational excellence in...
5 days ago
Regional Director Market Development
$110K - $130K *
Transform regional sales dynamics by coaching and developing Directors of Market Development. Lead strategy implementation and drive goal attainment through effective collaboration, performance assess...
3 weeks 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.