Hospice Executive Director

The Hospice Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational performance of the hospice agency. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and compassionate end-of-life care while driving census growth, financial performance, and team engagement. The Executive Director serves as the primary leader for clinical, administrative, and business development functions.

• Provide day-to-day leadership of hospice operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
• Oversee interdisciplinary team performance, including clinical, administrative, and support staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, compassion, and continuous improvement

• Partner with the Director of Clinical Services to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care
• Monitor quality metrics, patient satisfaction, and compliance indicators
• Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local hospice regulations, including Conditions of Participation
• Manage P&L performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls
• Drive census growth and optimize reimbursement under Medicare Hospice Benefit
• Identify and execute strategies to improve margin while maintaining quality of care

• Lead local market growth initiatives, including referral development with hospitals, physicians, SNFs, and community partners
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key referral sources
• Collaborate with sales/liaison teams to achieve census and admission targets

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, accreditation standards, and internal policies
• Lead survey readiness and response efforts (state and federal)
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting practices
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing team members
• Provide coaching and performance management to direct reports
• Promote employee engagement and a mission-driven culture

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree (Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or related field) preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience in hospice, home health, or post-acute care
• Strong understanding of hospice regulations, reimbursement, and clinical operations
• Demonstrated success in driving census growth and financial performance
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams
• Strategic thinking and execution
• Financial acumen and P&L management
• Relationship building and business development
• Regulatory and compliance expertise
• Leadership, coaching, and team development

• Mission-driven organization focused on compassionate, patient-centered care
• Opportunity to lead and grow a high-impact healthcare service line
• Competitive compensation, including performance-based incentives
• Supportive leadership environment with growth opportunities