Hospice Executive Director — Albuquerque Growth & Care Quality

The Recruiting Hive; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Hospice Executive Director for our Albuquerque, New Mexico program. This role will lead all aspects of the hospice operation, including clinical oversight, budgeting, compliance, and market growth.

You will guide a high-performing interdisciplinary team and build strong relationships with referral sources and community partners. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in hospice leadership, strong strategic and operational skills, and the ability to balance

Qualifications

• Recent hospice leadership experience required.
• Minimum 2-3 years of hospice program leadership / operations management experience.
• Experience as an Executive Director, Administrator, Director of Clinical Operations, or similar senior hospice leader.
• Strong background in hospice operations, growth strategy, and clinical operations.
• Experience with budget development, financial oversight, and profit/loss management.
• Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, hospice compliance, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Proven ability to build relationships with physicians, hospitals, facilities, and community referral sources.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the hospice program and local office operations.
• Oversee business operations, clinical operations, and census growth strategy.
• Drive financial performance, including budgeting, P&L oversight, and expense management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, Medicare/Medicaid requirements, and all applicable state and federal hospice regulations.
• Partner with clinical and business development teams to strengthen referral relationships and market presence.
• Recruit, lead, develop, and retain a high-performing interdisciplinary team.
• Support quality care delivery, customer service, and operational consistency.
• Analyze processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective action as needed.

Skills

Hospice leadership

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Hospice Executive Director for our Albuquerque, New Mexico program. This role will lead all aspects of the hospice operation, including clinical oversight, budgeting, compliance, and market growth.

You will guide a high-performing interdisciplinary team and build strong relationships with referral sources and community partners. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in hospice leadership, strong strategic and operational skills, and the ability to balance