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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$90K - $110K *

Join our dedicated Inpatient Palliative Care team, providing compassionate care in a collaborative environment. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with no call or night shifts, focusing on patient-centere...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Engage with patients and families during critical moments, providing compassionate care and support. Collaborate with a dedicated team to shape personalized health plans that honor individual experien...

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

$72K - $93K *

Join a dedicated team as a Medical Social Worker, providing essential support to patients and families facing health challenges. Utilize your expertise to develop personalized care plans and collabora...

2 weeks ago

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

$86K - $96K *

Champion a dedicated team of clinicians to enhance patient care in hospice settings. Lead with compassion, ensuring compliance and quality while fostering growth and collaboration among interdisciplin...

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing patient-centered care through strategic oversight and coordination of hospital operations, ensuring safe transitions and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams for o...

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals with serious illnesses. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance quality of life through advan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by delivering compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals with serious illnesses. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage complex medical decisions and enhance qua...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional on-call nursing care, ensuring continuity and quality in patient support. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $112K *

Drive excellence in patient care by supervising and coordinating services, enhancing clinical delivery, and supporting staff as a resource and role model in a dynamic healthcare environment...

4 days ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dedicated hospice team, ensuring comprehensive patient care through collaboration, oversight, and continuous improvement in a supportive environment focused on end-o...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower our Wellness Department by leading a dedicated team in geriatric care management. Oversee daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance resident health services in a nurturing en...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion exceptional patient outcomes by leading a dedicated clinical team. Oversee operational practices, implement value-based care, and ensure efficiency within the care group to enhance patient ex...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence by leading interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and implement value-based care practices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a co...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading Therapy Operations, shaping patient care, and driving quality standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance community health while utilizing advanced technology and foste...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading Therapy Operations, shaping patient care, and fostering community health. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and enhance team performance while delivering high...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate patient care through comprehensive assessments and treatment plans, collaborating with a high-performing medical team to ensure optimal health outcomes while adhering to regulatory standards a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $113K *

Reimagine patient care by taking full responsibility in coordinating and evaluating hospice services for patients and their families. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance overall well...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $95K *

Transform patient care coordination by ensuring home health services meet standards. Collaborate with healthcare professionals and manage scheduling to enhance continuity of care and improve patient o...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence in home health services by coordinating patient care, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering relationships among healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers for optimal...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $102K *

Empower meaningful connections in senior living by leading sales and marketing efforts. Drive occupancy through relationship-building and innovative marketing strategies while supporting families in t...

1 week ago

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

$92K - $116K *

Lead patient care services in a hospice setting, ensuring high-quality, compliant care. Manage clinical operations, coordinate care plans, and mentor staff while upholding regulatory standards and enh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $103K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality hospice care by managing clinical operations, coordinating patient services, and mentoring staff to ensure compliance and excellence in patient support and c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by overseeing clinical operations and managing personnel in a dynamic healthcare environment. Drive excellence in service delivery while ensuring compliance with regulatory standar...

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

$75K - $95K *

Lead impactful wellness and assisted living services, ensuring exceptional care and fostering resident engagement through clinical oversight and operational leadership. Collaborate with a dynamic team...

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Empower growth by building and sustaining vital referral relationships in the home health and hospice sectors, ensuring seamless transitions to care while enhancing service visibility across the commu...

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  •   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.