Hospice Executive Director — Lead Growth & Care

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Albuquerque hospice program seeks a decisive Hospice Executive Director to lead operations, clinical oversight, growth strategy, and community partnerships in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee budgeting, compliance, and a high-performing interdisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care and strong referral networks across the region.

This leadership role requires a proven track record in hospice operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth, with the ability to align

Qualifications

• Recent hospice leadership experience.
• 2–3 years in hospice leadership/operations.
• 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 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

Strategic growth

Relationship building

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Clinical operations

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

The Albuquerque hospice program seeks a decisive Hospice Executive Director to lead operations, clinical oversight, growth strategy, and community partnerships in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee budgeting, compliance, and a high-performing interdisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care and strong referral networks across the region.

This leadership role requires a proven track record in hospice operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth, with the ability to align