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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$83K - $104K *

Empower a dedicated hospice team by overseeing patient care services, ensuring high-quality delivery, managing clinical operations, and fostering staff development to meet regulatory standards and enh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower exceptional end-of-life care by leading clinical services, ensuring high-quality patient-centered practices, and fostering a collaborative team environment focused on operational efficiency an...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading hospice operations, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic growth. Oversee patient care and financial performance while fostering a supportive environment for famili...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building strong relationships in the healthcare community. As a Community Liaison, you'll enhance our presence and reputation while promoting compassionate hospice care...

2 days ago

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

$72K - $90K *

Empower your career by building relationships with healthcare providers and community partners. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance market presence and reputation while delivering compassionate hos...

2 days ago

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

$72K - $90K *

Drive growth by building relationships with healthcare providers and community partners. Leverage your expertise to enhance our hospice's reputation and expand market presence while delivering compass...

2 days ago

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

$72K - $90K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to build lasting partnerships, enhancing community awareness and trust in hospice services. This role requires proactive relationship-building and strategic market...

2 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Unlock your potential by building vital relationships with healthcare providers and community partners. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance market presence and promote compassionate hospice care, e...

5 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Shape community partnerships by building relationships with healthcare providers, enhancing hospice visibility, and driving strategic initiatives to establish a trusted presence in the market while en...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Lead and oversee a dedicated interdisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with hospice standards while fostering communication and collaboration among staff, families, and healthcare providers to deliv...

6 days ago

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

$114K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care while leading an interdisciplinary team. Oversee patient care, ensure compliance, and drive quality improvements in a dynamic, home...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for hospice services, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care while managing interdisciplinary teams and fostering community relationships t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $85K *

Create and grow a dynamic hospice program by building a dedicated team, fostering community partnerships, and ensuring compassionate care for patients and families during pivotal moments of life...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Drive the growth of hospice services by developing partnerships, ensuring high-quality patient care, and managing financial operations while leading a dynamic team in a fulfilling healthcare environme...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive clinical operations for a community hospice program, overseeing staff, ensuring quality patient care, and collaborating with medical teams to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency...

2 weeks ago

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

$66K - $102K *

Grow in a dynamic leadership role, directing clinical services in home health care. Supervise patient care, manage interdisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while enhanc...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $96K *

Drive your career with a leadership role in hospice care, guiding a dedicated team of clinicians. Oversee patient services, ensure compliance, and foster growth in a supportive environment focused on...

1 week ago

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

$68K - $91K *

Transform lives by providing essential psychosocial support to patients and families. Collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team to create personalized care plans that respect individual need...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering compassionate end-of-life care while managing patient needs. Enjoy collaboration, autonomy, and meaningful connections within a supportive hospice environmen...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $105K *

Join a dedicated team to provide compassionate hospice care, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to meet patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs while supporting families through en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Oversee day-to-day hospice operations, ensuring high-quality care delivery, compliance with regulations, and financial performance while fostering teamwork and innovation to enhance patient and family...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

Advance hospice care by leading service operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a high-quality environment. Oversee personnel management, operational planning, and strategic goals to enhance pa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on building relationships with healthcare providers and enhancing hospice care visibility in the community through strategic outreach and collaboration...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $115K *

Join a dedicated team as a Clinical Director, leading compassionate clinicians to enhance patient care in hospice settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, quality assur...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in providing exceptional hospice care by overseeing a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering effective communication among all...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.