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 - $130K *

Transform claims operations by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving innovation. Collaborate with executives to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency while mana...

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

$225K *

Transform lives as a dedicated hospice physician, collaborating closely with healthcare teams to provide compassionate, individualized care. Your expertise will ensure quality support for patients and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $140K *

Unlock potential by delivering exceptional occupational therapy services, ensuring patient safety and effective care. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes while managing docum...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $124K *

Champion exceptional care as you deliver vital occupational therapy services, ensuring patient safety and effective treatment plans. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing lives through compassion...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $113K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional occupational therapy services, ensuring patient care aligns with physician-approved plans. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of home health care by leading operations, ensuring quality services, and driving team performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance patient care and optimize agency effic...

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

$85K - $100K *

Transform the quality of care in long-term facilities by leading dedicated teams, ensuring compliance, and fostering a nurturing environment that prioritizes resident well-being and satisfaction...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive strategic leadership in Admissions, enhancing performance and customer service while fostering a culture of growth. Collaborate across departments to implement initiatives and ensure compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Oversee pharmacy operations, ensuring safe service delivery while leading a skilled team. Drive performance improvements, educate staff, and maintain compliance with regulations to enhance patient car...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $94K *

Champion operational excellence across inpatient oncology services, ensuring seamless coordination and support for clinical teams. Drive process improvements and regulatory readiness while managing st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $129K *

Empower hospice care by providing flexible nursing support across various roles, ensuring quality patient care and effective communication with families and teams. Join us in making a meaningful impac...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform palliative care by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a compassionate team environment. Drive quality improvement and community engagement to enhan...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing pricing strategies, overseeing financial modeling and governance to optimize profitability and support strategic growth initiatives across the organization...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $98K *

Oversee the hospice clinical team, ensuring high standards of care and compliance. Lead hiring, training, and performance evaluations while implementing best practices and policies to enhance service...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering compassionate hospice care. Oversee patient services, manage clinical activities, and ensure compliance while fostering a high-performing team committed to q...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $110K *

Lead the coordination of nursing services, ensuring quality patient care and operational efficiency. Oversee staff training, manage patient flow, and support care teams while adhering to healthcare st...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$71K - $132K *

Elevate patient care by providing compassionate hospice nursing services. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans, monitor patient conditions, and educate families, ensuring com...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $118K *

Champion patient care by coordinating treatment plans, ensuring quality, and fostering collaboration among healthcare teams. Lead and mentor staff while maintaining a safe environment and delivering h...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $118K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while coordinating treatment plans and fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals. Your expertise will enhance patient o...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Shape the future of geriatric care by providing clinical leadership and oversight. Drive quality improvement initiatives, mentor medical staff, and ensure exceptional outcomes for older adults in a co...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead transformative clinical services for children and youth, ensuring trauma-informed care and collaboration across teams. Drive quality oversight, treatment planning, and staff development to promot...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Empower a dedicated team in hospice care by blending leadership and clinical expertise. Drive operational excellence, enhance patient experiences, and support interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care by leading clinical, financial, and operational initiatives in hospice services. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to elevate the patient...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate palliative care in a hospital setting. You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance patient quality of life and support families...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $165K *

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  •   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.