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.
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
Director of Outpatient Services
$90K - $110K *
Shape the future of outpatient services by leading clinical teams, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient satisfaction through strategic management and collaboration with stakeholders...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional hospice care by overseeing operations, managing interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a culture of compassion and...
3 weeks ago
Director of Clinical Partnerships
$88K - $105K *
Engage with healthcare providers to drive hospice referrals and admissions. Build and maintain relationships, conduct outreach, and implement strategic marketing plans to enhance service utilization a...
2 weeks ago
Director of Clinical Services (DCS) - Registered Nurse (RN)
$110K - $115K *
Champion exceptional hospice care by leading operations and clinical services, ensuring compliance and quality while fostering team development and community engagement to meet patient and family need...
1 week ago
Director of Clinical Services (DCS) - Registered Nurse (RN)
$120K - $140K *
Engage in a leadership role to oversee hospice operations, ensuring exceptional patient care and regulatory compliance while fostering team development and community partnerships for growth and succes...
3 weeks ago
Hospice RN - New Jersey & PA Area
$99K - $114K *
Join a dynamic team as a Travel RN, providing compassionate hospice care across multiple locations. Support patient care delivery, collaborate with local teams, and make a meaningful impact in diverse...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $125K *
Elevate patient care by guiding families through the hospice admission process, assessing needs, and collaborating with healthcare teams to create tailored care plans that ensure comfort and support d...
4 days ago
Clinical Team Leader, Hospice House
$67K - $106K *
Champion exceptional hospice care by leading clinical teams, coordinating patient support, and ensuring adherence to best practices while fostering a compassionate environment for patients and familie...
1 week ago
Hospice RN Case Manager (Mon-Fri)
$85K - $100K *
Manage patient care as the clinical lead in hospice, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and educate families, while ensuring timely documentation and a s...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Hospice RN Case Manager (Mon-Fri)
$85K - $100K *
Empower patient care as an RN Case Manager, leading clinical efforts within a supportive interdisciplinary team. Manage a focused caseload, conduct assessments, and develop care plans to enhance the h...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Hospice RN Case Manager (Mon-Fri)
$85K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care. As an RN Case Manager, manage a consistent patient load while collaborating with a supportive interdisciplinary team to ensure...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Hospice RN Case Manager (Mon-Fri)
$85K - $100K *
Transform patient care by leading an interdisciplinary team to provide optimal hospice support, conducting assessments, and managing care plans while ensuring compassionate communication and support f...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$80K - $97K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate nursing care, overseeing patient assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes for families in t...
Yesterday
$80K - $97K *
Shape the future of patient care by leading nursing assessments and interventions. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health outcomes for patients and families in a supportive...
Yesterday
$80K - $97K *
Manage patient care by assessing needs, coordinating with teams, and implementing nursing processes. Oversee caseloads, ensuring quality and compliance while providing compassionate support to patient...
4 days ago
$92K - $100K *
Champion patient care by assessing needs, collaborating with teams, and implementing tailored plans. Engage with families and ensure effective symptom management while providing compassionate support...
Yesterday
$90K - $94K *
Optimize patient care by assessing needs, collaborating with teams, and implementing tailored care plans. This role requires effective communication and on-call support to enhance the quality of hospi...
1 week ago
$75K - $113K *
Empower patients by coordinating personalized hospice care, assessing needs, and collaborating with a dedicated care team to enhance quality of life and ensure compassionate support throughout the car...
3 days ago
$78K - $83K *
Transform end-of-life care as a Hospice RN Case Manager, delivering compassionate nursing, coordinating services, and guiding families through their hospice journey with expertise and empathy...
Yesterday
$78K - $83K *
Drive compassionate care as a Hospice RN Case Manager, delivering hands-on nursing, coordinating services, and guiding patients and families through their hospice journey with empathy and expertise...
1 week ago
$72K - $113K *
Unlock potential by coordinating patient-centered transitions of care, ensuring timely discharge planning, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and reduce readmissions i...
2 weeks ago
Hospice RN Case Manager (Delaware County, PA)
$90K *
Drive exceptional patient care as a Hospice RN Case Manager, overseeing assessments, planning, and implementation of care for patients and families. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance...
Yesterday
$133K - $137K *
Empower patients and families as a Hospice RN Case Manager, delivering compassionate end-of-life care. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality service and support throughout the h...
6 days ago
$133K - $137K *
Empower patients and families as a Hospice RN Case Manager, delivering compassionate end-of-life care. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality service and support throughout the h...
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.