Hospice Executive Director | Lead Growth, Care & Operations

Talent Match Recruiting; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A confidential hospice provider in Albuquerque, NM seeks an experienced Hospice Executive Director to lead the program’s day-to-day operations, clinical oversight, quality and regulatory compliance, and growth strategy.

The ED will build strong relationships with referral sources, hospitals, physicians, and community partners while directing budgeting, staffing, and performance initiatives to ensure compassionate, compliant care.

Qualifications

• Recent hospice leadership experience required.
• 2-3 years of hospice program leadership / operations management.
• Experience as an Executive Director, Administrator, Director of Clinical Operations, or similar senior hospice leader.
• Budget development, financial oversight, and profit/loss management experience.
• 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 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 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

Communication

Decision making

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

A confidential hospice provider in Albuquerque, NM seeks an experienced Hospice Executive Director to lead the program’s day-to-day operations, clinical oversight, quality and regulatory compliance, and growth strategy.

The ED will build strong relationships with referral sources, hospitals, physicians, and community partners while directing budgeting, staffing, and performance initiatives to ensure compassionate, compliant care.