Executive Director

AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Hospice Executive Director in Washington, DC to lead operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive growth. The role oversees budgeting, staffing, and program performance while delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree with healthcare leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or leadership experience in healthcare preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and accreditation.
• Manage overall financial performance and budgeting for the program site.
• Provide leadership to support growth and strategic relationship expansion.
• Oversee day-to-day hospice operations and care coordination for patients and families.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR systems

Job description

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Executive Director

Salary: $145,000 to $165,000 + Bonus

Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.

We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.

Be the Best Hospice Executive Director You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you!

• Bachelors Degree and/or leadership experience, in a healthcare setting preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of computer programs, especially Microsoft Office Suite products and EMR systems
• Meet the regulations and requirements of the state in which the program provides services.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure hospice follows all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, including;
• Compliance, maintenance and submission of all required reports and records to Federal, State,
• accreditation, and Local regulatory departments
• Maintaining accreditation, when applicable
• Maintaining a state of survey readiness
• Provide leadership and oversight to support growth through strategic implementation of relationship expansion plans
• in collaboration with the Business Development teams
• Manage overall financial performance of the program site which includes oversight of all controllable costs
• Participate in annual development of the program site’s budget
• Organizes, manages, and administers hospice resources to provide hospice care and services to patients, families,
• and caregivers necessary for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions
• Is responsible for the day-to-day hospice operations
• Ensure the hospice offers a coordinated plan of care for all patients/families while maintaining overall management
• of care
• Ensures care provided optimizes the patient and family’s comfort and dignity
• Ensures care provided is consistent with patient and family needs
• and goals, with the patient’s needs and goals as a priority

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Come As You Are

• At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.