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 *

Help us promote compassionate Hospice and Home Health services by building strong relationships with healthcare providers and community partners, driving referrals, and enhancing patient care through...

1 week ago

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

$250K - $300K *

Elevate your career as a Medical Director in our OB Hospitalist program, leading a dedicated team while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule with no on-call duties and comprehensive support for your...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading social services and spiritual care across multiple hospice centers. Drive program development, ensure compliance, and foster a supportive environment for staff and pat...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion the operational success of the Health Information Management department, overseeing compliance, data integrity, and staff management while driving strategic initiatives and enhancing service...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $150K *

Champion the future of billing operations by leading strategic initiatives in revenue cycle management, ensuring compliance, optimizing cash flow, and enhancing payer relations to drive organizational...

Today

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

$140K - $150K *

Join us in leading billing and revenue cycle operations, ensuring compliance and optimizing reimbursement strategies across various payer sources while enhancing cash flow and operational efficiency...

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape clinical excellence by providing leadership and operational support across multiple healthcare sites, ensuring compliance and enhancing patient care outcomes through mentorship and strategic ini...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$83K - $99K *

Grow your career with a leadership role that emphasizes resident-centered care while overseeing daily operations and compliance in a supportive assisted living and memory care environment, enhancing t...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $117K *

Partner with us to oversee home health operations, ensuring quality patient care and achieving performance goals. Lead a dedicated team while managing clinical and non-clinical services with a focus o...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Drive excellence in patient care as you lead the case management program, ensuring optimal outcomes through effective coordination and supervision. Shape the future of rehabilitation services in a bra...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $114K *

Elevate clinical operations by leading nursing teams, ensuring compliance, and championing resident-centered care in a vibrant senior living community. Collaborate with leadership to enhance outcomes...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Champion departmental success by directing operations, enhancing patient care, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Lead staffing, budgeting, and quality control initiatives to foster a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in ensuring a safe environment by managing a dedicated safety team, overseeing safety protocols, and collaborating with emergency agencies to protect residents and staff while fosterin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $138K *

Elevate team performance by leading a diverse group of professionals, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of servant leadership while managing complex patient care initiatives and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $84K *

Champion health and wellness initiatives by supporting the Healthcare Director in delivering quality resident care, ensuring compliance, and leading a dedicated team in a collaborative environment...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing psychiatric services through leadership, clinical care, and collaboration. Drive impactful change while overseeing medical operations and providing expert psy...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance hospital utilization performance by overseeing case management operations, ensuring compliance, and promoting efficient patient throughput while integrating national standards and enhancing ca...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $93K *

Lead the charge in managing a hospice agency, focusing on quality care, team development, and financial oversight while fostering key relationships within the healthcare community...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join us to provide compassionate palliative care for patients with complex conditions. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comfort and support for patients and families, while upholding ethica...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform health care delivery by developing, coordinating, and monitoring quality programs. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance service effectiveness while s...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development and evaluation of health care programs, ensuring quality standards and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance service delivery and oversee department...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development and oversight of healthcare programs, ensuring quality care and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance operational efficiency and guide departmental o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development and oversight of healthcare programs, ensuring quality care and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance operational efficiency and guide department...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a dedicated mobile Palliative Care team focused on enhancing wellness for individuals with serious illnesses. Your expertise will help alleviate symptoms, improve understanding of illness, and pr...

4 days ago

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

$120K - $238K *

Lead a dynamic team dedicated to improving geriatric care. Oversee clinical operations, ensure high-quality patient outcomes, and foster professional growth in a collaborative, innovative environment...

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  •   5 - 7 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.