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.

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$83K - $125K *

Transform patient care by leading nursing evaluations and developing tailored plans for hospice patients. Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive support, enhancing phys...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading business development initiatives in healthcare, driving sales growth, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to enhance hospice referrals and community engagemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $95K *

Champion compassionate care as you oversee a caseload of hospice patients, providing skilled nursing and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient and family support throughout t...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate care while leading an interdisciplinary group of healthcare professionals. Shape the future of hospice services by ensuring quality standards an...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Inspire compassionate care by leading a dedicated team in delivering personalized hospice services. Collaborate with families and healthcare professionals to ensure quality end-of-life support, enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $118K *

Unlock potential by providing compassionate nursing care to hospice patients and families. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring quali...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead transformative home health operations, ensuring high-quality patient care while driving growth and compliance across multiple branches. Build and inspire teams to achieve excellence in clinical a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $125K *

Champion optimal living by leading nursing teams and ensuring quality care for assisted living and memory care residents. Collaborate with management to enhance resident well-being and compliance with...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $118K *

Elevate patient care by serving as a Hospice RN Case Manager, coordinating services and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality support for terminally ill patients and their fam...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $97K *

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive nursing care, ensuring patient and family needs are met through assessment, planning, and evaluation. Drive quality assurance and main...

4 days ago

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

$89K *

Empower bereaved families by coordinating and providing compassionate psychosocial support and counseling throughout the hospice experience while actively engaging in department programs to enhance se...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K *

Lead the charge in providing compassionate bereavement support, coordinating counseling activities for hospice patients and families, and participating in department programs to enhance family care an...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform the hospice experience by providing compassionate, individualized nursing care. As a Case Manager, you will assess needs, coordinate treatment, and support families to navigate end-of-life c...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a dedicated team providing compassionate care to patients and families during end-of-life transitions. Utilize your nursing expertise to assess needs and deliver high-quality hospice care while c...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Grow your career with an impactful role as a Hospice RN Case Manager, providing essential nursing care and support to patients and their families during end-of-life processes. Collaborate with a dedic...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Optimize patient care by managing comprehensive hospice plans and assessments, ensuring compassionate support for patients and families during end-of-life journeys. Collaborate with interdisciplinary...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Help us support patients and families through compassionate hospice care and skilled nursing, ensuring quality end-of-life experiences as a vital part of our interdisciplinary team...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $102K *

Transform patient care as a Clinical Director, leading a dedicated team of clinicians. Drive excellence in hospice services, ensure compliance with regulations, and foster professional growth while en...

Today

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

$93K - $97K *

Deliver compassionate end-of-life care by assessing needs, developing care plans, and ensuring comfort for patients and families. Join our dedicated team to make a meaningful impact in hospice care an...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $97K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care. As a Hospice RN, you'll assess patient needs, develop care plans, and ensure comfort for patients and families during their fi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Join a dedicated team to provide compassionate care for patients in various settings. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver assessments and interventions, ensuring quality support in ca...

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults by leading innovative geriatric services. Shape community-focused programs and partnerships to ensure equitable access to care while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$158K - $170K *

Lead hospice operations across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and quality care. Provide strategic direction, manage budgets, and support care teams while traveling extensively to enhance patient...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K - $170K *

Lead the transformation of hospice care by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and driving quality across multiple sites. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient services while managing budg...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K - $170K *

Drive operational excellence in hospice care by overseeing multiple sites, ensuring compliance, and leading teams to deliver high-quality patient services while managing budgets and fostering collabor...

Today

  •   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.