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 - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional home health services by overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient outcomes through strategic leadership and collaboration across teams...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of inpatient nursing operations by providing strategic leadership and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $145K *

Transform home health services by providing strategic leadership and operational oversight. Drive financial performance, workforce development, and regulatory compliance while enhancing service qualit...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $96K *

Champion compassionate care by assessing and educating patients and families on hospice services. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure smooth admissions and transitions, while providing essenti...

3 weeks ago

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

$73K - $103K *

Transform end-of-life care by providing compassionate support to patients and families. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality hospice services, education, and ongoing assessment...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Elevate the home health experience by fostering community partnerships, educating providers, and growing admissions. Collaborate strategically to enhance service delivery and uphold the values of comp...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee clinical operations, ensuring quality patient care and compliance. Lead nursing and therapy staff while collaborating with various departments to enhance patient outcome...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care. As an RN Case Manager, you'll coordinate with healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive tailored support and resourc...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing resident health and wellness by managing clinical operations, overseeing a dedicated care team, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a culture of quali...

1 week ago

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

$78K - $88K *

Contribute to high-quality hospice care by managing patient needs during after-hours. Ensure seamless service delivery, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and provide compassionate support to pa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $160K *

Take ownership of the medical staff services department, ensuring compliance, education, and operational excellence while fostering collaboration between medical and executive leadership to enhance pa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer excellence in home health leadership by driving quality care, managing operations, and fostering high-performing teams to ensure compliance and patient satisfaction in a dynamic healthcare env...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $110K *

Engage in patient-centered care as a Registered Nurse, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to provide essential services in diverse settings, ensuring quality support and expertise in psych-s...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion compassionate palliative care for residents in skilled nursing facilities. Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to enhance quality of life, manage symptoms, and support complex medi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering compassionate palliative care to residents in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, enhancing quality of life through symptom management and collaborative care...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dedicated team as a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, providing compassionate care in skilled nursing and assisted living settings. Collaborate with residents, families, and healthcare teams...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $106K *

Lead the charge in overseeing nursing staff operations, ensuring compliance and quality care. Collaborate with physicians and manage patient admissions, discharges, and documentation while fostering e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $118K *

Empower patients and families by providing essential guidance on hospice home care services, coordinating admissions, and developing personalized care plans in a supportive environment dedicated to co...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $106K *

Unlock potential by guiding nursing staff and overseeing patient care processes while ensuring compliance and effective communication within the team and with physicians to enhance the overall care de...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K *

Accelerate compassionate care by guiding interdisciplinary teams towards excellence in hospice services, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient experiences through strong leadership and clinical i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $125K *

Empower a dedicated team of clinicians as you lead comprehensive patient care, ensuring compliance and quality in hospice services while fostering growth and collaboration within the interdisciplinary...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation and excellence in outpatient behavioral health services across multiple states. Oversee service line development, ensure patient safety, and enhance operational efficiency while leadi...

2 weeks ago

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

$83K - $93K *

Pioneer compassionate hospice care by coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to meet patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance...

Yesterday

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

$250K - $300K *

Oversee and lead the anesthesiology team to ensure optimal patient care, fostering collaboration and communication within the organization. Maintain high standards in healthcare delivery and employee...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $120K *

Transform hospice care by providing compassionate, individualized support to patients and families. Collaborate with a dedicated team to develop care plans that prioritize emotional and spiritual need...

Today

  •   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.