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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$73K - $149K *

Lead our institutional fundraising efforts, balancing hands-on grant writing with team management to secure over $4 million in private revenue and $10 million in government grants annually while culti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the oversight of clinical services and nursing operations, ensuring quality, compliance, and effective staffing. Collaborate with administration to uphold the hospital's mission while driving per...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $104K *

Champion the delivery of compassionate hospice care by coordinating patient services, conducting assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of life for patients...

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

$125K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$210K - $250K *

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

$85K - $100K *

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$65K - $150K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $104K *

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

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $127K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $135K *

Engage in a pivotal role, enhancing hospice care through patient assessments, collaboration with healthcare teams, and compassionate support for families, ensuring quality end-of-life care with a focu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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

$227K - $341K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $112K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $94K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $104K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$300K - $350K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$262K - $393K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$262K - $393K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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$80K - $95K *

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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.