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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$80K - $95K *

Lead operational excellence across two home health locations, ensuring quality care and effective management. Engage with teams to foster accountability and communication while overseeing daily operat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to a culture of excellence by leading clinical quality, patient safety, and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and ensure...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion the future of home health by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and fostering nurse development. Drive clinical operations and enhance patient care in a supportive, locally-owned...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $140K *

Champion high-quality nursing care by managing clinical operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading quality improvement initiatives while fostering staff development and budget management...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $140K *

Advance your career by managing clinical operations, ensuring high-quality nursing care, and leading quality improvement initiatives while maintaining regulatory compliance and overseeing budget manag...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $140K *

Lead daily clinical operations to ensure high-quality, resident-centered nursing care. Oversee quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and budget management while fostering staff development and inf...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $140K *

Lead daily clinical operations to ensure high-quality, resident-centered nursing care. Oversee quality assurance programs, regulatory compliance, and budget management while fostering staff developmen...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare delivery through strategic partnerships and community engagement. Leverage your creativity and expertise in hospice care to build relationships and...

2 weeks ago

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

$89K - $104K *

Advance your career as a Rehab Director, leading clinical programs and fostering relationships to enhance patient care in a supportive environment dedicated to senior wellness and rehabilitation...

6 days ago

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

$87K - $99K *

Drive clinical excellence by fostering relationships, managing rehab programs, and ensuring compliance with standards while leading a dedicated team to enhance patient care and operational efficiency...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Pioneer excellence in nursing leadership by overseeing department operations, ensuring quality resident care, and enhancing team performance within a supportive, compliant environment...

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

$180K - $220K *

Optimize patient care by overseeing medical services, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Collaborate on quality improvement initiatives and manage emergency situatio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform care delivery by leading a skilled nursing facility with a focus on operational excellence, compassionate leadership, and compliance. Drive team development and foster relationships to enhan...

2 days ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Champion quality care by leading skilled nursing facilities, collaborating with Nurse Practitioners, and driving health initiatives. Engage in administrative duties and ensure compliance while providi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Lead nursing operations and clinical services to ensure high-quality patient care. Collaborate with staff and physicians to enhance clinical outcomes, promote compliance, and support operational effic...

6 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead case management operations, ensuring compliance and optimizing patient care processes. Drive interdisciplinary collaboration and enhance departmental performance while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing case management operations, ensuring compliance and quality care through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and resource management. Drive departmental success whi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Join a dedicated team providing compassionate nursing care to patients with terminal diagnoses. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create patient-centered care plans, ensuring quality of li...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing emergency services by optimizing clinical operations, improving patient care delivery, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within a dynami...

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

$90K - $150K *

Drive clinical excellence in home care and hospice services, leading strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of innovation. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient-centered care and improve qu...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Empower patients and families by coordinating hospice admissions and providing compassionate care. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure exceptional end-of-life support for patients in...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Join a dedicated team to evaluate hospice eligibility, coordinate admissions, and provide compassionate care to patients and families, ensuring exceptional end-of-life support in both hospital and com...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality and compassion in patient care as a key leader, integrating nursing strategies and ensuring high standards in a dynamic behavioral health environment focused on growth and excellence...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive a patient-centric nursing strategy as a key leader, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective care while aligning with institutional goals and regulatory standards. Focus on people, service, quality...

3 weeks ago

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

$104K - $114K *

Shape the future of patient care by leading a dynamic case management team. Ensure excellence in admission reviews, care coordination, and compliance while fostering a culture of support and collabora...

3 weeks 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.