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 *

Advance compassionate care as a registered nurse by providing in-home hospice support, collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance patient comfort and advocate for their unique care goals during li...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive compassionate in-home nursing care for hospice patients, collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure comfort and dignity during end-of-life journeys, while advocating for patient and family ne...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform end-of-life care by providing compassionate, in-home nursing support to hospice patients. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure comfort and advocate for patient-centered goals, making...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $115K *

Champion compassionate care by managing individualized plans for terminally ill patients, coordinating with a dedicated team to ensure comfort and support for families during end-of-life transitions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $83K *

Elevate patient care by managing home health caseloads, conducting assessments, and coordinating with healthcare teams to ensure compliance and effective treatment plans while enjoying a flexible work...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $85K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care. As an On-Call RN, you'll work full-time, balancing skilled patient support with a flexible schedule, ensuring quality care across...

3 weeks ago

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

$114K - $120K *

Transform patient care by providing specialized palliative services in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, focusing on pain management, psychosocial support, and advance care planning for nurs...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Champion compliance excellence by overseeing licensing and regulatory standards, ensuring all programs meet federal, state, and local laws. Collaborate with teams to provide training and maintain audi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K *

Play a key role in providing clinical leadership and oversight for nursing services, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards while supporting field nurses and enhancing care for ind...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $164K *

Lead the charge in ensuring safe and efficient pharmacy operations, overseeing medication management, staff supervision, and compliance with health standards while collaborating with healthcare profes...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dedicated team as you lead operations in hospice care, ensuring compliance and financial success while enhancing patient experiences. Drive growth through strategic planning and marketing initi...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care by leading operations in hospice and palliative services. You'll oversee daily functions, ensure compliance, and drive growth through strategic i...

1 week ago

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

$133K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading Home Health, Hospice, and Home Care services. Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and enhance patient experiences while collaborating with diverse teams to mee...

3 weeks ago

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

$83K - $106K *

Shape the future of patient care by providing compassionate hospice and palliative nursing. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing quality of life for patients in home and facility settings, ensur...

5 days ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Shape the future of neuroscience care by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing clinical excellence, and driving operational performance in a high-impact executive role focused on innovation and pat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $240K *

Join a dynamic clinical leadership team to coach and develop providers while delivering direct patient care in senior living communities, ensuring high-quality clinical performance and fostering commu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $157K *

Help us lead the Nursing Department by overseeing resident care, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care quality and maintain...

3 weeks ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic growth and operational excellence in neuroscience care. Collaborate with leadership to enhance patient outcomes, expand services, and ensure financial performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K - $250K *

Engage in transformative palliative care by supporting leadership, education, and policy development. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance comfort care and end-of-life resources for pa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Elevate patient access and care as you lead the Admissions Department, ensuring excellence in behavioral health assessments and crisis interventions while collaborating with medical staff and managing...

1 week ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading physician engagement in clinical documentation integrity. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance documentation practices, ensure compliance, and improve patient outcomes...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead nursing operations across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance and quality care. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient services while managing staff and vendor relat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $170K *

Empower a dedicated nursing team by leading clinical excellence and fostering a compassionate environment. Drive quality care for residents with memory impairments while ensuring compliance and operat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead a dedicated nursing team to optimize patient care and drive strategic initiatives. Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure high-quality, cost-effective healthcare while fostering a supportiv...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join our leadership team to develop and implement a patient-centric nursing strategy, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulations while fostering growth and collaboration within a suppo...

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2 weeks ago

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

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.