Hospice Director Jobs

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.

What Does a Hospice Director Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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 Career Opportunities

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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$75K - $90K *

Deliver compassionate care as a Registered Nurse, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patients in various settings, including homes and facilities, while managing assessments and i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Champion quality care by leading clinical services in home health and hospice. Oversee operations, ensure compliance, and drive performance excellence while fostering staff development and enhancing p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $119K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing patient well-being through compassionate social work. Engage with interdisciplinary teams to provide essential psychosocial support and reso...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $85K *

Elevate the standard of care by developing referral partnerships, increasing census, and establishing a strong presence in your territory. This field-based role demands accountability and a proactive...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$87K - $93K *

Partner with us to coordinate home health services, ensuring quality care delivery and effective communication among patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Elevate patient outcomes throug...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$117K - $199K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate palliative and hospice care. This role involves patient assessments, symptom management, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensu...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $98K *

Empower growth by building relationships with healthcare providers to drive hospice referrals. Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth transitions and educate partners on services, all while maintaini...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $108K *

Elevate your career by driving hospice referrals and fostering relationships with healthcare providers. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth patient transitions while maintainin...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $86K *

Provide compassionate care as a Primary RN supporting patients and families, guiding interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality home health and hospice services while achieving personal goals of care t...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$105K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional hospice care by managing a dedicated team of clinicians, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering growth in patient services while enhancing team p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Champion comprehensive palliative care by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient and family support, manage symptoms, and ensure quality care for seriously ill patients...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $206K *

Transform patient care by leading a dynamic team in adult ambulatory palliative care. Drive quality improvement, foster collaboration, and ensure compliance while mentoring nursing professionals to en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader in hospice care, overseeing operations, managing teams, and ensuring high-quality patient-centered services while fostering a culture of compassion and exce...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic leader in hospice care, overseeing operations, managing interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered services while fostering a culture of co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care. As a nurse practitioner, you'll deliver palliative treatment and support families through their healthcare journeys, all while ben...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Support seriously ill patients by providing compassionate hospice and palliative care. Collaborate with a dedicated team to align treatments with patient goals, ensuring quality experiences in various...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate care for seriously ill patients. As a nurse practitioner, you'll collaborate with clinicians to deliver palliative and hospice services, ensurin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $100K *

Empower patients by providing compassionate hospice care in their homes. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life for those with life-limiting illness...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in hospice care, overseeing operations and ensuring quality support for patients and families. Lead with compassion while managing resources effectively in a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $85K *

Transform patient care by coordinating and assessing needs, implementing care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$130K - $150K *

Join a dedicated team leading clinical operations, ensuring quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and efficient service delivery across multiple locations. Collaborate with professionals to enh...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K *

Empower patients and families as a Hospice RN Case Manager, providing compassionate care through skilled assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration. Manage caseloads effectively while ensuring op...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $125K *

Unlock your potential by leading clinical operations in hospice care. Oversee patient services, ensure regulatory compliance, and inspire a dedicated team of healthcare professionals to deliver compas...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $119K *

Manage 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...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a hospice director do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include leadership, communication, operational and financial management, regulatory knowledge, quality improvement, and the ability to support compassionate, coordinated care.