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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$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...

4 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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by providing compassionate palliative care to patients and families facing serious illness. Collaborate with healthcare teams to assess symptoms, establish care goals, and enhance qua...

2 days ago

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

$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

$75K - $113K *

Execute sales strategies to enhance market share by building relationships with referral sources, educating the medical community, and delivering customized solutions within budget constraints...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Inspire positive patient outcomes as you execute comprehensive nursing care plans, collaborate with healthcare teams, and lead patient assessment, evaluation, and treatment efforts within a dynamic ho...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

Join a dedicated team as you guide patients through the hospice admission process, assessing their needs and collaborating with healthcare professionals to create personalized care plans that ensure c...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $90K *

Champion patient care by assessing needs, collaborating with teams, and implementing tailored care plans. Drive quality outcomes through effective communication and support for patients and families i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Grow strategic initiatives by leading business development efforts, cultivating referral networks, and driving sustainable growth in hospice services while ensuring high-quality patient care and organ...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing resident care by leading and managing a skilled health services team. Collaborate with professionals to ensure quality service and foster positive relationshi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Lead the transformation of hospice care by overseeing patient plans, guiding interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring clinical excellence across multiple locations. Your expertise will shape compassionat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Transform your career by delivering compassionate, goal-directed care as a Hospice Physician. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance patient outcomes in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering compassionate hospice care while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality improvement. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $95K *

Support patients and families during end-of-life care by providing compassionate nursing in various settings. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure quality care and supervise nursing staff while...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $105K *

Unlock potential by establishing trust-based relationships in healthcare. Drive referral growth and advocate for compassionate hospice services throughout the community, ensuring families access the c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Empower healthcare growth in your community by leading a dynamic team focused on market expansion, partnership development, and service excellence, while delivering compassionate care and innovative s...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Manage growth strategies and partnerships in home health, ensuring team performance and market penetration while upholding company values and fostering collaboration across departments and stakeholder...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion your career by leading growth initiatives in home health, fostering teamwork, and driving market penetration. Collaborate with clinical leaders to enhance service delivery and ensure the prof...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $118K *

Advance patient-centered care by coordinating hospice services for terminally ill patients and their families. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality of life and effective treatmen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K *

Join a respected palliative care program, providing leadership and innovation in symptom management and interdisciplinary care for patients with serious illnesses. Shape the future of education and re...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead and coordinate exceptional patient care by effectively managing clinical personnel, overseeing care delivery, and ensuring quality standards in a multidisciplinary hospice environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Oversee clinical and non-clinical services, managing operations and personnel to ensure high-quality care delivery and compliance with regulations in a home health setting...

4 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the management of clinical operations and services, ensuring high-quality care delivery while supervising personnel and office functions. Drive compliance with regulatory standards and foster a c...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing clinical and non-clinical services. Manage operations, personnel, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations while enhancing patient care and...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $125K *

Inspire change by leading clinical operations and managing personnel in a dynamic healthcare environment. Utilize your nursing expertise to enhance service delivery and ensure compliance with regulato...

1 week ago

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

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.