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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$120K - $130K *

Lead the hospice program operations, ensuring compliance and quality care delivery while fostering relationships with healthcare partners and managing a dedicated team to enhance patient experiences a...

2 days ago

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

$93K - $97K *

Lead the charge in providing compassionate care as the first point of contact for patients entering hospice. Conduct assessments, educate families, and ensure a smooth admission process while collabor...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform patient care by providing compassionate medical support to hospice patients. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure eligibility, pain management, and holistic care, enhancing t...

4 days ago

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

$120K - $130K *

Champion the delivery of quality health care while leading nursing teams to enhance the well-being of assisted living and memory care residents, ensuring compliance and safety in a collaborative envir...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion high-quality palliative and hospice care by assessing patients, providing education, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize comfort and support for families. Flexibility and comm...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $108K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead compliance initiatives across multiple healthcare affiliates, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and enhancing health information management practices to suppor...

3 weeks ago

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

$268K *

Join a team that's transforming palliative care through leadership and compassion. This role blends clinical service with strategic program development, enhancing patient care across MaineHealth while...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care. In this role, you'll assess patient needs, coordinate admissions, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform patient care by leading a dedicated hospice team, ensuring high-quality services, managing clinical operations, and fostering staff development to meet regulatory standards and enhance patie...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $108K *

Shape the future of hospice care by leading a dedicated team to ensure high-quality patient services, compliance with regulations, and compassionate support for terminally ill patients and their famil...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional patient care by leading a dedicated hospice team, ensuring compliance and quality standards while mentoring staff and coordinating clinical operations for optimal patient outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $100K *

Drive high-quality hospice care by overseeing clinical operations, coordinating patient services, and mentoring staff to ensure compliance and excellence in care delivery within a compassionate enviro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Pioneer in healthcare administration by overseeing service delivery, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing operational efficiency while managing interdisciplinary teams to provide high-q...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving hospice sales growth by mentoring teams, engaging key accounts, and executing strategic plans to expand market presence and enhance patient care...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Champion quality patient care by leading a dedicated nursing team, overseeing clinical operations, and ensuring compliance in a home health setting. Drive excellence in service delivery while fosterin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $118K *

Join a team that enhances patient care quality by leading nursing operations, overseeing clinical performance, and managing patient eligibility for home care services while fostering staff development...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $102K *

Provide compassionate nursing care for terminally ill patients and families, ensuring comprehensive assessments and tailored care plans. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient qua...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing hospice operations and patient care across multiple branches. Collaborate with leaders to drive performance, ensure compliance, and foster a compassionate environment for...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $103K *

Transform end-of-life care as a Hospice Float RN, providing compassionate support to patients and families. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care and dignity during this cr...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower excellence in patient care by overseeing unit operations, fostering collaboration, and implementing strategies to enhance quality outcomes and patient experience while ensuring compliance with...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding Medicare home health admissions through strategic relationship-building and operational oversight. Drive clinical excellence and compliance while fostering a high-performi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$193K - $198K *

Inspire compassionate care as a Hospice RN Case Manager, delivering hands-on nursing, coordinating services, and guiding families through the hospice journey with empathy and clinical excellence...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $118K *

Transform patient care by delivering compassionate nursing services in hospice settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess needs, manage treatments, and support families, ensuring qua...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K *

Lead operational excellence in cancer survivorship and palliative care programs, ensuring efficient workflows, patient access, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance care delivery and support...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Drive clinical excellence and lead strategic initiatives in House Calls and GUIDE programs, ensuring alignment with value-based care standards and operational goals while fostering a culture of collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.