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.
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Elevate your career by overseeing operations of a community, ensuring regulatory compliance, profitability, and high satisfaction levels while promoting core values and strategic goals...
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Hospice RN- Weekend Program (Milwaukee and surrounding areas)
$73K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care. This role involves critical nursing assessments, symptom management, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure pati...
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Champion quality care by leading clinical staff and enhancing resident well-being. Drive compliance with safety protocols while fostering a supportive environment. Utilize your nursing expertise to sh...
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Elevate healthcare standards by leading nursing operations in a correctional facility. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality patient care, manage resources, and foster a supportive environm...
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Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Albany, NY
$50K - $125K *
Support families during their pets' final moments by providing compassionate in-home hospice care. Enjoy a flexible schedule, meaningful interactions, and a supportive team dedicated to your growth an...
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RN Clinical Manager Home Health
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Unlock your potential by overseeing clinical activities and coordinating care for patients. Lead a team of clinicians to ensure excellence in patient-centered services while adhering to best practices...
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Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Vacaville, CA
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Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care for pets. You'll practice independently while receiving support and mentorship, ensuring families experience gentle goodbyes in...
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System Nursing Director of Throughput and Capacity Management
$184K - $220K *
Lead the charge in optimizing patient throughput and capacity management across clinical operations. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance care delivery efficiency, reduce length of stay, and improve...
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Interim Executive Director - Assisted Living
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Advance your leadership in assisted living by driving operational excellence, ensuring quality resident care, and fostering a motivated team. Take ownership of budget management and staffing to achiev...
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Unlock potential by managing trauma care services, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration with medical staff and administration. Drive quality initiatives and overse...
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Advance healthcare delivery by leading a dynamic Care Coordination team, ensuring compliance with regulations, optimizing resource utilization, and enhancing patient care through strategic planning an...
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DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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Drive strategic growth by leading business development initiatives, enhancing marketing efforts, and fostering relationships within the healthcare sector. Collaborate with teams to optimize service de...
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Clinical Supervisor Home Health
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Manage and coordinate home health services, ensuring quality care delivery and effective communication among patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Oversee scheduling and compliance with regu...
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Clinical Supervisor Home Health
$80K - $90K *
Join a team that ensures effective home health services and care coordination. You'll facilitate communication among patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, while upholding care standards...
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Clinical Supervisor Home Health
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Join us to ensure seamless coordination of home health services, enhancing the patient experience while collaborating with physicians and caregivers. Drive quality outcomes and uphold standards within...
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Join a team that's dedicated to transforming psychiatric care through innovative leadership and comprehensive treatment strategies, ensuring high-quality support for patients on their recovery journey...
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Drive operational excellence by managing claims for Commercial, ASO, and Medicare products. Lead staff training, coordinate with health plan departments, and ensure timely claims processing while reso...
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Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care
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Drive comprehensive palliative care services, coordinating patient care plans across various settings while making independent healthcare decisions to ensure high-quality support for clients and their...
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Outpatient Clinical Director - Mental Health 345
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Lead the charge in advancing oncology-focused medical strategies, leveraging clinical expertise and strategic insights to drive impactful marketing initiatives and foster key relationships within the...
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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.