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.
$180K - $220K *
Drive compassionate, goal-directed care for hospice patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance in a supportive environment...
5 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Take ownership of the compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulations and fostering a culture of accountability. Lead audits, policy governance, and training initiatives while collaborating with...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by leading compliance initiatives that ensure integrity and adherence to regulations. Drive a culture of accountability while overseeing audits, policy governance, and training pro...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate compliance standards by leading a comprehensive program that ensures integrity and adherence to regulations. Collaborate with leadership to foster a culture of accountability and proactive ris...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Empower compliance excellence by leading a comprehensive program that ensures adherence to regulations and fosters a culture of accountability. Collaborate with leadership to mitigate risks and enhanc...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead and enhance the compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulations and fostering a culture of accountability and transparency across the organization...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and integrity across the organization. Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive compliance program while fostering a culture of account...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the enterprise-wide compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulations and fostering a culture of accountability. Oversee compliance operations, audits, and policy governance while collaborati...
1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Accelerate progress at building relationships with healthcare providers and community partners to enhance hospice care visibility and reputation. Drive strategic initiatives to establish a strong mark...
3 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Drive community engagement and build relationships with healthcare partners to enhance service delivery. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify opportunities and improve patient care in...
2 weeks ago
$210K - $260K *
Lead the charge in delivering compassionate end-of-life care as a Hospice Medical Director, overseeing medical services, certifying patient eligibility, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary tea...
2 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Transform lives by leading a hospice team, building community partnerships, and driving growth. This role empowers you to make a significant impact on patient care while overseeing operations and fost...
2 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Empower your career by leading a hospice team, fostering community partnerships, and driving business growth while ensuring exceptional patient care and compliance in a supportive environment...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Lead and develop a hospice team while driving community partnerships and business growth. Oversee operations and ensure quality care, making a meaningful impact on patients and families in your commun...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Empower your career by leading a hospice team, fostering community partnerships, and driving business growth while ensuring exceptional patient care and compliance in a supportive environment...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Unlock potential by leading a hospice team, fostering community partnerships, and driving business growth. This role empowers you to make a significant impact on patient care while overseeing operatio...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Champion the future of hospice care by leading a dedicated team, fostering community partnerships, and driving business growth while ensuring exceptional patient experiences and operational excellence...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Champion a transformative hospice initiative by leading a dedicated team, fostering community partnerships, and driving sustainable growth while ensuring exceptional patient care and compliance in a s...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Lead and develop a hospice team while building community partnerships. Drive business growth and ensure quality care for patients and families. Enjoy autonomy with support from an experienced team to...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Unlock your potential by leading a hospice team, fostering community partnerships, and driving growth. This role empowers you to make a significant impact on patient care while overseeing operations a...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Join a team that's dedicated to building and leading a hospice location, fostering community partnerships, and making a meaningful impact on patients and families through exceptional care and support...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Lead the charge in building and managing a hospice location, fostering community partnerships, and driving sustainable growth while ensuring exceptional end-of-life care for patients and families...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Transform community care by leading a hospice team, building partnerships, and driving growth. This role empowers you to make a significant impact on patients and families while ensuring operational e...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Lead the charge in building and managing a hospice team while fostering community partnerships and driving sustainable growth. This role combines leadership with strategic marketing to enhance patient...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead and grow a hospice location, fostering community partnerships and enhancing patient care. Drive business development while supporting your team in delivering exceptiona...
3 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.