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.
$80K - $96K *
Unlock your potential as a key player in hospice care, guiding patients and families through their journey. Deliver compassionate nursing, collaborate with a dedicated team, and provide essential supp...
1 week ago
$83K - $104K *
Champion compassionate care as a Hospice RN, guiding patients and families through their hospice journey. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver personalized nursing care, ensuring comf...
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$80K - $90K *
Lead the charge in providing compassionate hospice care, guiding patients and families through their journey. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver personalized nursing interventions a...
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$71K - $89K *
Lead the charge in providing compassionate, patient-centered hospice care, coordinating interdisciplinary efforts, and delivering skilled nursing interventions while ensuring the emotional and spiritu...
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Director of Sales Training and Admissions
$80K - $95K *
Champion the development of innovative sales training programs to enhance the skills and performance of Marketing, Business Development, and Sales teams, driving organizational growth and success acro...
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Director of Growth and Community Relations
$120K - $125K *
Drive growth and community engagement for a leading home care provider. Build strategic partnerships, manage referral pipelines, and represent the organization at events to enhance visibility and clie...
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Palliative Care Registered Nurse (RN)
$85K - $100K *
Lead the charge in delivering compassionate palliative care, coordinating individualized support for patients and families, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance overall well-being and tr...
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Hospice Community Liaison- SOUTH DALLAS AREA
$77K - $85K *
Champion community healthcare by building relationships with referral sources, generating patient admissions, and executing strategic marketing plans to enhance service visibility and quality in south...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents by overseeing the complete administration of a retirement community, ensuring compliance, managing budgets, and directing healthcare se...
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Elevate patient care by leading nursing teams, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering growth. Engage with staff and families to optimize outcomes while navigating challenges with confidence an...
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Inpatient Clinical Director (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) - Mental Health 105
$136K - $168K *
Empower a multidisciplinary team by providing clinical leadership and supervision. Collaborate with the Administrator on quality improvement initiatives while ensuring effective on-call support and co...
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$91K - $137K *
Deliver compassionate hospice nursing care across multiple locations, ensuring high standards of clinical excellence and patient-centered support. Adapt to changing needs while collaborating with inte...
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Home Care Liaison - Account Executive
$80K - $85K *
Join a team that's driving growth in healthcare by managing accounts and developing new business. You'll enhance client relationships and navigate complex landscapes to achieve revenue targets across...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional nursing services, overseeing clinical operations, and fostering a collaborative environment to ensure high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance...
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Director of Home Care Recruitment
$125K - $160K *
Champion the regional strategy for Personal Care Services recruitment, driving hiring outcomes for Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides. Lead teams, optimize resources, and enhance candidate expe...
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Director of Home Care Recruitment
$125K - $160K *
Unlock potential by leading regional recruitment strategies for Personal Care Services. Drive hiring outcomes, enhance candidate experiences, and collaborate with teams to meet caregiver demands acros...
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$90K - $120K *
Lead and inspire a high-performing hospice team, driving strategic growth and operational excellence while ensuring exceptional care for patients and families in the community...
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OT Occupational Therapist Home Health
$73K - $91K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional occupational therapy services in home health settings, ensuring patient safety and effective care through comprehensive assessments and tailored...
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Senior Director, Care Management
$200K - $320K *
Champion transformative healthcare by leading care management initiatives, enhancing quality and access across services. Collaborate with leadership to optimize operations, improve patient outcomes, a...
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$67K - $101K *
Lead the charge in overseeing patient care operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, enhancing agency profitability, and motivating staff to deliver high-quality home health services while coo...
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$90K - $110K *
Champion patient care by formulating treatment plans, collaborating with healthcare teams, and monitoring progress to ensure optimal outcomes in hospice and community health settings...
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$90K - $110K *
Empower patient care by collaborating with healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans, ensuring optimal health outcomes for hospice patients through dedicated monitoring a...
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$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in delivering compassionate care as a Nurse Practitioner, collaborating with patients and families to provide expert guidance in palliative and end-of-life care while ensuring complian...
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$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by providing compassionate care as a Nurse Practitioner, collaborating with patients and families to enhance quality of life through expert palliative and end-of-life support in a...
6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Advance your career by providing compassionate care as you consult with patients and families, develop care plans, and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance quality of life in palliative and ho...
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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.