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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$80K - $95K *

Lead compassionate in-home nursing care for hospice patients, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort, support, and advocacy for patients and families during their end-of-life j...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $134K *

Advance patient care by providing expert speech therapy services in home settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to develop tailored treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with ethical standar...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $93K *

Transform the care experience by leading a dedicated team in maintaining the highest standards of decedent preparation and staff training, ensuring respect and compliance with all procedures and regul...

Reposted today

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

$90K *

Grow your career by leading a vital SBIRT program, overseeing operations, staffing, and partnerships to enhance substance use interventions for youth and adults across diverse settings, ensuring quali...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Reimagine nursing leadership by overseeing operations with precision, mentoring a skilled team, and enhancing resident care through innovative technology. Shape a supportive environment for families w...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Transform end-of-life care by providing compassionate in-home nursing for hospice patients. Collaborate with a dedicated team to advocate for patient needs and deliver essential education, ensuring co...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Advance your career by providing compassionate in-home nursing care for hospice patients. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure comfort and dignity during end-of-life journeys, advocating for pa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a dedicated team providing compassionate in-home nursing care for hospice patients. Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals to ensure comfort and advocate for patient needs during their...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join us to provide compassionate in-home nursing care for hospice patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during their end-of-life journeys. Collaborate with a dedicated team to advocate for patient ne...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Empower your career by providing compassionate in-home nursing care for hospice patients. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure comfort and advocate for patient needs during their end-of-life jo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Champion compassionate in-home nursing care for hospice patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during their end-of-life journey. Collaborate with a dedicated team to advocate for patient needs and pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dedicated team providing compassionate in-home nursing care for hospice patients. You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals to ensure comfort and advocate for patient goals during...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Partner with us to provide compassionate in-home nursing care for hospice patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during their end-of-life journeys while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Transform the end-of-life experience for hospice patients by providing compassionate, in-home nursing care. Collaborate with a dedicated team to advocate for patient needs and deliver essential educat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage in compassionate end-of-life care as a registered nurse, providing personalized support for hospice patients and their families. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion compassionate nursing care by providing home-based support for hospice patients and their families. Collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and effective communi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic rehabilitation clinic, overseeing operations, staff development, and patient care while ensuring compliance and quality service delivery in a supportive environme...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion community health initiatives by leading strategic programs that connect social and clinical care, reduce health inequities, and foster partnerships across diverse organizations to improve hea...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Play a key role in managing nursing staff and enhancing patient care processes. Oversee clinic operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead staff development initiatives to foster a collab...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care. As a Registered Nurse Case Manager, you'll oversee patient care plans, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and ensure quali...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care. As a vital member, you'll conduct assessments, collaborate with healthcare teams, and support patients and families during critica...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower exceptional nursing leadership by overseeing clinical operations, ensuring quality patient care, and fostering collaboration among teams. Drive strategic initiatives and uphold regulatory stan...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Oversee daily operations of the community, ensuring compliance and high-quality service. Lead strategic planning, staff management, and financial performance while fostering a positive environment for...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion compassionate palliative care by conducting consultations, managing symptoms, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive the delivery of high-quality rehabilitation services by assisting the Director of Rehab in managing operations, ensuring compliance, and providing direct patient care to achieve optimal outcomes...

2 weeks 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.