Hospice Executive Director: Growth & Operations Leader

Modern Machining Solutions; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Hospice in Albuquerque, NM seeks an experienced Hospice Executive Director to lead the local program and drive overall performance. The role encompasses operations, clinical oversight, growth strategy, financial management, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will build strong internal teams and external referral relationships with physicians, hospitals, and community partners, while maintaining high-quality care and sustainable operations in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Recent hospice leadership experience required.
• 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

Budget oversight

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder relations

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Confidential Hospice in Albuquerque, NM seeks an experienced Hospice Executive Director to lead the local program and drive overall performance. The role encompasses operations, clinical oversight, growth strategy, financial management, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will build strong internal teams and external referral relationships with physicians, hospitals, and community partners, while maintaining high-quality care and sustainable operations in a dynamic market.