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.
$130K - $150K *
Lead and oversee capital projects as the hospital's on-site representative, ensuring alignment with goals and compliance. Collaborate with design teams and contractors while maintaining a holistic vie...
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$130K - $155K *
Transform lives by assessing and treating speech and language disorders in adults. Collaborate with a dedicated team to provide comprehensive care, ensuring effective communication and rehabilitation...
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Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Miami, FL
$110K - $150K *
Join a team that champions compassionate end-of-life care for pets, providing meaningful support to families in their homes. Enjoy a flexible schedule and a supportive environment focused on quality o...
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$250K - $300K *
Oversee and enhance patient care by leading medical staff, ensuring quality standards, and implementing effective protocols. Collaborate with physicians to drive performance improvement and foster a c...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee patient-centered care, ensuring quality outcomes and compliance while fostering collaboration and accountability across departments. Drive strategic initiatives to enhan...
1 week ago
Executive Director / Administrator
$80K - $95K *
Empower community operations by leading with a resident-first mindset, ensuring compliance, and driving excellence in care, culture, and performance while fostering teamwork and operational efficiency...
2 weeks ago
Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Los Angeles, CA
$155K *
Deliver compassionate end-of-life care for pets in a supportive, flexible environment. Enjoy meaningful interactions with families while practicing independently, with a focus on quality over quantity...
1 week ago
Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | Los Angeles, CA
$140K - $155K *
Join us to provide compassionate end-of-life care for pets in a supportive, flexible environment. Enjoy meaningful interactions with families while practicing independently, with a focus on quality ov...
1 week ago
Medical Records Director (Temporary)
$80K - $95K *
Drive excellence in medical record management and compliance, ensuring quality care through meticulous documentation and teamwork. Collaborate with staff to uphold ethical standards and enhance operat...
2 weeks ago
$113K - $141K *
Empower seniors by leading operations and team development in a vibrant senior living community. Collaborate with the executive director to enhance resident experiences and ensure regulatory complianc...
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$153K - $245K *
Drive the HR function by overseeing operations, enhancing policies, and ensuring compliance. Lead recruitment, employee relations, and benefits while managing a dedicated HR team to foster a supportiv...
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Lead the Human Resources Department, overseeing recruitment, retention, labor relations, and compliance within a hospital setting while managing a dynamic HR team and optimizing operational objectives...
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Mental Health Crisis Case Manager-Days/PMs-LOH Assessment & Referrals
$74K - $115K *
Manage crisis clinical assessments for patients, ensuring appropriate treatment referrals and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare...
2 weeks ago
$110K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance nursing services, mentor staff, and ensure compliance in a skilled nursing facility. This role combines leadership with hands-on care, fostering a positive environment f...
3 weeks ago
Care Transitions Coordinator RN/LPN Clinical Liaison
$80K - $85K *
Unlock potential by driving healthcare outreach and education, fostering relationships with referral sources, and coordinating patient admissions. This role blends clinical expertise with business dev...
2 weeks ago
Hospice Veterinarian | Your Set The Hours | No Non-Compete | United States
$105K - $160K *
Contribute to compassionate end-of-life care for pets, practicing independently while enjoying a flexible schedule. Join a supportive team dedicated to meaningful work that honors pets and their famil...
2 weeks ago
Assistant Director, Clinical & Patient Services
$110K - $120K *
Shape the future of clinical nutrition by leading patient services across multiple acute care facilities. Drive excellence in patient care, foster teamwork, and implement innovative programs while adv...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in external communications strategy, ensuring cohesive messaging across media, social platforms, and community engagement while managing a dynamic team and executing impactful PR initi...
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Clinical Director (LCSW, LMFT, Psy.D, or LPCC) - Mental Health 617
$96K - $118K *
Optimize clinical operations by leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring quality care and supervision while enhancing program effectiveness and responding to on-call needs in a dynamic mental health...
3 days ago
Hospice Inpatient Admissions/Clinical Liaison (Float)
$95K - $105K *
Drive patient-centered transitions by collaborating with healthcare teams, advocating for patients, and ensuring seamless admissions into hospice services. Utilize your nursing expertise to empower fa...
3 weeks ago
Program Director / Licensed Adult Day Program Operations
$80K - $89K *
Join a team that's dedicated to operational leadership in a dynamic, hands-on environment. You'll oversee daily operations of a high-needs adult day program, providing support and guidance to staff wh...
3 weeks ago
Full Time Healthcare Director of Finance
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's shaping financial strategy across multiple branches. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while managing a dedicated accounting team to drive financial performance and complia...
2 weeks ago
Executive Director - Healthcare Foundation
$123K - $198K *
Lead strategic fundraising initiatives and operations for a major healthcare foundation. Collaborate with hospital leadership to drive a $200M capital campaign and enhance donor engagement, ensuring a...
3 weeks ago
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
$87K - $93K *
Elevate patient care by managing daily operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. Lead staff training and enhance resident satisfaction in a dynamic clinical environment, delivering high-quality n...
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Social Services Director (SSD)
$85K - $100K *
Lead the Social Services Department to ensure patients' emotional and social needs are met. Guide care plan development, support transitions, and mediate concerns while fostering positive relationship...
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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.