Hospice Care Consultant: Strategic Referrals

Gentiva; Bluffton (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Care Consultant in Bluffton, SC to educate referral sources and grow partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and patient advocacy groups. You’ll engage healthcare professionals, plan marketing initiatives, and represent the organization at community events to promote hospice options and early referrals.

You will work independently and with clinical and operational teams to support quality of life for patients and families, leveraging your healthcare sales experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years in healthcare sales, business development, or referral marketing.
• Strong existing relationships with physicians, hospitals, SNFs or home health professionals.
• Prior hospice/palliative care or home health experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms.
• Sensitivity to the needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding admissions and census targets.

Responsibilities

• Educate, inform, and inspire confidence in our services, so that the right patients are referred at the right time.
• Identify new referral opportunities by calling on hospitals, home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, clinics, and physician offices.
• Engage in meaningful conversations with healthcare professionals about patient needs and how hospice care can support quality of life.
• Plan and execute strategic marketing initiatives to increase awareness and drive referral growth.
• Represent our organization at community events, professional associations, and educational in-services to promote our services.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for patients and families, ensuring they understand hospice options and the benefits of early referrals.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic marketing

Healthcare sales

CRM proficiency

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Care Consultant in Bluffton, SC to educate referral sources and grow partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and patient advocacy groups. You’ll engage healthcare professionals, plan marketing initiatives, and represent the organization at community events to promote hospice options and early referrals.

You will work independently and with clinical and operational teams to support quality of life for patients and families, leveraging your healthcare sales experience