Hospice Executive Director - Growth & Clinical Operations

Management Performance Associates; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is seeking an experienced Hospice Executive Director in Albuquerque, NM to lead the local program. The role requires strong clinical and operational leadership, relationship building with referral sources, and a track record of growth and financial stewardship.

The Executive Director will oversee daily operations, ensure quality and compliance, and drive census growth while partnering with clinical and business development teams to strengthen market presence.

Qualifications

• Recent hospice leadership experience required.
• 2–3 years minimum 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

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Decision making

Team building

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Management Performance Associates is seeking an experienced Hospice Executive Director in Albuquerque, NM to lead the local program. The role requires strong clinical and operational leadership, relationship building with referral sources, and a track record of growth and financial stewardship.

The Executive Director will oversee daily operations, ensure quality and compliance, and drive census growth while partnering with clinical and business development teams to strengthen market presence.