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.
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Advance community health by leading a hospice team, fostering partnerships, and driving business growth while ensuring quality care and compliance in a supportive environment...
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, all while enjoying the autonomy to make a meaningful impact in your community...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Unlock potential by leading a hospice team, fostering community partnerships, and driving business growth while ensuring exceptional end-of-life care and compliance in a supportive environment...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Join a team that's dedicated to building impactful hospice care. Lead your own location, develop a strong team, and foster community partnerships to enhance patient experiences and drive sustainable g...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Lead the charge in shaping a quality-focused hospice agency through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and operational excellence, ensuring compassionate care delivery and team development...
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Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Drive your career by leading a hospice team, fostering community partnerships, and ensuring quality care. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact while managing operations and busines...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Unlock potential 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 *
Join a team that's dedicated to building a successful hospice location, leading a passionate team, and fostering community partnerships to enhance end-of-life care and support for patients and familie...
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 ensuring exceptional end-of-life care while driving business growth and team development...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Engage in building and leading a hospice team while developing community partnerships. Drive business growth and ensure quality care, all while making a meaningful impact on patients and families in y...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Unlock potential by leading a dedicated hospice team, fostering referral relationships, and driving community outreach. Oversee operations and ensure quality care while supporting team development and...
3 weeks ago
$84K - $90K *
Transform community connections by building trust with healthcare partners and promoting compassionate hospice services. Drive growth and awareness while advocating for families in need of care. Join...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in overseeing hospice operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient care while fostering community relationships and advocating for agency needs with stakeholders...
1 week ago
Hospice Case Manager After Hours
$73K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate after-hours nursing care to hospice patients. This role involves responding to urgent patient needs, conducting assessments, and ensuring contin...
5 days ago
$90K - $105K *
Lead and empower a dedicated team of clinicians, ensuring exceptional patient care and compliance with hospice standards while fostering growth and collaboration within the interdisciplinary team...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower your leadership skills by overseeing hospice operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and fostering team development. Drive strategic initiatives while managing resources and compliance...
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Director of Quality and Compliance
$145K - $158K *
Shape the future of healthcare quality and compliance by leading audits, managing risk, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and maintain high stan...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $100K *
Join us to lead a dedicated team in delivering compassionate hospice care. Oversee operations, ensure compliance, and foster collaboration among healthcare professionals to enhance patient experiences...
1 week ago
Director of Clinical Education and Compliance
$90K - $95K *
Champion exceptional hospice care by providing education, leadership, and direct nursing services. Collaborate with medical teams to enhance patient care and develop innovative educational programs fo...
1 week ago
Hospice RN Executive Director II
$90K - $110K *
Join our team as a strategic leader in hospice care, overseeing operations and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered services. Drive team development, financial performance, and community outreach w...
1 week ago
Hospice RN Executive Director II
$85K - $100K *
Transform hospice care by leading a dedicated team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered services. Oversee operations, manage resources, and foster community relationships to enhance care delivery...
2 weeks ago
Hospice RN Executive Director II
$85K - $100K *
Champion patient-centered care by leading a mid-sized hospice program, ensuring operational excellence, quality service delivery, and team development while meeting regulatory standards and community...
3 weeks ago
Hospice RN Executive Director II
$85K - $100K *
Transform patient care by leading a mid-sized hospice program, ensuring high-quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and fostering a compassionate organizational culture while managing interd...
4 weeks ago
Hospice Patient Care RN Manager
$78K - $98K *
Empower high-quality hospice care by leading clinical operations, managing patient services, and mentoring staff. Ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a compassionate environment for pat...
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Hospice Patient Care RN Manager
$80K - $95K *
Manage patient care services to ensure high-quality hospice delivery, oversee clinical operations, coordinate care, and mentor staff while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and enhancin...
3 days 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.