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.
$80K - $85K *
Grow relationships and drive referrals in the hospice sector, enhancing community presence and positioning as the preferred provider. This field-based role demands accountability and a proactive appro...
4 days ago
$90K - $112K *
Lead business growth by engaging healthcare providers, identifying eligible patients, and ensuring timely hospice admissions. This role requires strong sales skills, compassion, and resilience to navi...
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$80K - $110K *
Unlock your potential as a Hospice Care Consultant, driving growth through relationship-building and compassionate support. Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure timely patient admissions wh...
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Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
$87K - $99K *
Elevate patient care by managing comprehensive nursing services and case management for individuals and families, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance qu...
5 days ago
$75K - $90K *
Inspire holistic patient care by assessing needs, developing plans, and coordinating with families and healthcare teams. Deliver compassionate nursing support while ensuring quality end-of-life care i...
1 week ago
$113K - $210K *
Lead strategic initiatives and oversee hospice operations, ensuring high-quality care, compliance, and financial viability. Play a key role in staff development, community representation, and organiza...
1 week ago
$100K - $105K *
Lead a dedicated team of clinicians to enhance patient care in hospice settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals to ensure compliance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement in...
Yesterday
$82K - $96K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care. Oversee patient care plans, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure holistic support for patients and families in a re...
Today
Hospice CNA/HHA Supervisor (Licensed Vocational Nurse)
$85K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care by leading and mentoring aides, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with best practices in a supportive environment focused on profession...
2 weeks ago
Vice President of Operations Hospice
$125K - $150K *
Oversee daily branch operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing service delivery. Collaborate with leadership to drive performance improvements and manage financial outcomes, contr...
4 days ago
Hospice Care Specialist - Marketer
$115K - $120K *
Drive growth and build relationships as you engage healthcare partners, support patient referrals, and enhance community visibility through strategic marketing initiatives in a collaborative environme...
3 days ago
RN Clinical Supervisor, Hospice
$110K - $125K *
Join our dedicated hospice care team as a Clinical Supervisor, overseeing patient care and mentoring staff. You'll ensure high-quality service and compliance while supporting families during critical...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the coordination and implementation of hospice services, ensuring high-quality patient care while managing a dedicated care team in a safe and cost-effective manner...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform patient care as a Director of Operations (RN), leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional hospice services. Oversee operations, ensuring quality and safety while fostering professional...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Empower organizational success by leading HR strategy, talent management, and employee engagement initiatives. Drive a high-performance culture while overseeing compliance, compensation, and workforce...
1 week ago
Area Executive Director Hospice - Travel
$73K - $110K *
Drive operational excellence by overseeing agency performance, ensuring compliance, and enhancing profitability. Collaborate with leadership to support business growth and staff development while main...
5 days ago
Director of Clinical Services Home Health
$95K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee clinical operations and ensure quality care delivery. Manage personnel and services while adhering to regulatory standards. Leverage your nursing expertise to enhance pa...
6 days ago
Director of Clinical Services Home Health
$85K - $100K *
Lead the charge in overseeing clinical and non-clinical services, managing operations and personnel to ensure high-quality care delivery in a home health setting while adhering to regulatory guideline...
1 week ago
Director of Clinical Services Home Health
$110K - $120K *
Elevate your career by managing clinical operations and services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional home health care. Bring your nursing experti...
1 week ago
Director of Clinical Services Home Health
$80K - $95K *
Manage clinical operations and services, ensuring quality care delivery. Supervise personnel and office functions while adhering to regulatory guidelines. Bring your expertise to enhance patient outco...
1 week ago
$83K - $93K *
Lead the charge in delivering compassionate, patient-centered hospice care while managing a diverse caseload. Collaborate with healthcare teams to create tailored care plans, ensuring quality support...
5 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as an Executive Director, leading hospice operations with a focus on quality care, staff development, and community engagement. Your leadership will shape compassionate service whi...
3 weeks ago
Hospice Patient Care Manager - RN
$80K - $121K *
Elevate patient care by leading a dedicated team in delivering high-quality home health services. Oversee clinical operations, ensure compliance with care plans, and foster a supportive environment fo...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Advance your career by leading a dedicated home care team, ensuring quality patient services through effective collaboration and management. Utilize your clinical expertise and leadership skills to ma...
5 days ago
Hospice Executive Director / Marketer
$80K - $85K *
Drive relationship-building efforts to expand community partnerships and promote hospice services. Lead outreach initiatives, educate stakeholders, and ensure seamless transitions for families, while...
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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.