Hospice Executive Director: Lead Growth & Care Excellence

KingRecruitingServices; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Hospice Executive Director to lead its local hospice program. The role oversees day-to-day operations, clinical oversight, and market-facing growth initiatives, balancing operational discipline with clinical credibility.

The successful candidate will drive budgeting, P&L oversight, and census growth while ensuring Medicare/Medicaid compliance and strong relationships with referral sources.

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 management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic growth

Relationship building

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

KingRecruitingServices in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Hospice Executive Director to lead its local hospice program. The role oversees day-to-day operations, clinical oversight, and market-facing growth initiatives, balancing operational discipline with clinical credibility.

The successful candidate will drive budgeting, P&L oversight, and census growth while ensuring Medicare/Medicaid compliance and strong relationships with referral sources.