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 *

Lead the charge in promoting hospice services by building strong relationships with healthcare providers and community partners. Drive sales growth through strategic outreach and compassionate engagem...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Transform utilization management by overseeing case reviews, ensuring compliance, and enhancing communication between clinical teams and payers. Drive quality patient care while managing resources eff...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $98K *

Drive growth by building relationships with healthcare providers, educating them on hospice services, and facilitating smooth patient transitions. Collaborate with teams to achieve admissions goals wh...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing health and wellness operations across multiple communities, ensuring exceptional resident care, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement through collaboration wit...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing health and wellness across communities. You'll lead clinical initiatives, ensure compliance, and drive quality improvements while collaborating with community...

Wilmington, DERemote

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine patient care by delivering advanced palliative support in home settings. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life for patients with complex medical needs, ensuri...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a dedicated team to provide advanced palliative care, enhancing patients' quality of life while managing complex medical needs. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join our interdisciplinary team as a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, providing compassionate, patient-centered care in home settings. Collaborate with medical professionals to enhance quality of l...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform patient care by delivering advanced palliative services in home settings. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life for patients facing complex medical challenges...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion advanced palliative care by assessing patient needs, developing tailored care plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life for patients in their homes...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with us as you provide compassionate palliative care to patients in their homes. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life while managing complex medical n...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient quality of life through advanced palliative care. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide compassionate support and individualized treatm...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dedicated team providing advanced palliative care. Deliver compassionate, patient-centered support in home settings, collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance qual...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join our interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate palliative care, enhancing patients' quality of life while managing complex medical needs. Collaborate with healthcare professionals and guide...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient quality of life through advanced palliative care. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide compassionate support and individualized treatm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through effective management and collaboration. Lead nursing staff, develop policies, and ensure quality standards while supporting clients and t...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage and optimize operations for a centralized intake team, ensuring efficient referral processing across multiple services. Drive performance improvements, staff development, and cross-functional c...

North Carolina, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize clinical operations by leading transformative initiatives, mentoring teams, and driving process improvements across the Health System. Collaborate with leadership to enhance project execution...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading transformative initiatives in clinical operations. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance health system strategies, mentor teams, and drive process improvements acro...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead clinical operations in a renowned healthcare facility, managing nursing staff and ensuring compliance with policies. Drive effective care systems and promote infection prevention practices while...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower a dedicated nursing team by overseeing daily operations and ensuring compliance with care standards. Lead initiatives in infection prevention and staff development while fostering a collaborat...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Help us enhance resident care by effectively managing clinical operations, ensuring quality services, compliance with regulations, and fostering staff development in a dynamic nursing environment. Joi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Join our therapy team to enhance client outcomes through effective supervision, collaboration, and innovative behavior analytic strategies. Drive growth and stability while ensuring compliance with tr...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Unlock potential by leading a dedicated therapy team to enhance client outcomes through effective supervision, collaboration, and implementation of behavior analytic strategies across multiple locatio...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Transform client outcomes by leading a dedicated therapy team, ensuring effective treatment plans and supervision while fostering collaboration across disciplines to enhance quality of life for youth...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.