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.
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.
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 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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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...
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RN / Director Of Clinical Operations - Hospice
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Lead the charge in delivering high-quality end-of-life care as a strategic Director of Clinical Operations, overseeing patient services, managing budgets, and fostering team development in a supportiv...
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RN / Director Of Clinical Operations - Hospice
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in delivering high-quality end-of-life care by overseeing clinical operations, enhancing patient services, and fostering team development in a supportive environment focused on compass...
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Transform the HR landscape by leading recruitment, employee orientation, and performance management. Collaborate with supervisors to enhance employee engagement and ensure compliance with HR standards...
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Executive Director Home Health
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Elevate your career by leading a dedicated team to ensure exceptional client care and compliance. Oversee staff training, coordinate services, and maintain high standards in a dynamic environment focu...
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Home Health Executive Director
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Lead the future of home health by overseeing operations, ensuring high-quality care, and promoting patient well-being. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive growth and optimize patient out...
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Grow your career in a rewarding role providing speech therapy services at home. Collaborate with clients and families to develop personalized care plans, ensuring the highest standard of rehab while m...
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Drive comprehensive speech therapy services for home health clients, assessing needs, developing individualized care plans, and ensuring high-quality interventions while collaborating with interdiscip...
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Deliver compassionate end-of-life care by educating families, assessing needs, and facilitating hospice transitions, ensuring comfort and support as patients embark on this important journey...
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Elevate patient care by assessing end-of-life needs, educating families, and facilitating hospice transitions. Collaborate with a compassionate team to ensure personalized support for patients and the...
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Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care. As an admissions nurse, you'll educate families, assess patient needs, and ensure a smooth transition to hospice services, all...
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Empower patients and families by providing compassionate hospice care. As an admissions nurse, you'll educate, assess needs, and ensure a smooth transition to hospice services, all while traveling wit...
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$80K - $95K *
Empower patients and families by providing compassionate hospice care education. As an admissions nurse, you'll assess needs, facilitate transitions, and ensure a supportive experience during end-of-l...
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$80K - $95K *
Support patients and families by providing compassionate hospice care education, assessing end-of-life needs, and ensuring a smooth transition to hospice services, all while traveling within your desi...
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Join a compassionate team as you guide patients and families through end-of-life care discussions, ensuring comfort and understanding while assessing their needs for hospice services. Your empathetic...
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Support patients and families by providing compassionate hospice care education, assessing needs, and ensuring a smooth transition to hospice services, all while traveling within your designated area...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care. As an admissions nurse, you'll educate families, assess patient needs, and ensure a smooth transition to hospice services, all...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate the patient experience as you guide families through hospice care, utilizing empathy and expertise to assess needs and ensure a compassionate transition for those facing end-of-life decisions...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Support patients and families in navigating end-of-life care decisions. Engage empathetically, educate on hospice services, and ensure a smooth transition. Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver...
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$80K - $95K *
Engage with patients and families to guide them through end-of-life care. Provide compassionate education on hospice services, assess needs, and ensure a smooth transition into hospice care. Travel to...
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Hospice RN Nurse Case Manager - $110k
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Support patient care by managing home visits, coordinating with healthcare teams, and implementing care plans. This role requires travel within the service area to ensure quality healthcare delivery a...
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Hospice RN Nurse Case Manager - $110k
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Grow your career with a dynamic team as you manage patient care through home visits, telemedicine, and collaboration with healthcare providers, ensuring quality healthcare delivery in compliance with...
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$85K - $100K *
Empower patients and families by providing compassionate hospice care education. Collaborate with healthcare teams to assess needs and ensure smooth transitions for those choosing hospice services, al...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Engage with patients and families as an admissions nurse, providing compassionate guidance on hospice care. Assess needs, educate on services, and ensure a smooth transition for those choosing hospice...
2 weeks ago
What does a hospice director do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Commonly valued skills include leadership, communication, operational and financial management, regulatory knowledge, quality improvement, and the ability to support compassionate, coordinated care.