Hospice Executive Director: Lead Growth & Operations

Launching Point; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Hospice Executive Director to lead its local hospice program. The role carries full accountability for operations, clinical oversight, business development, census growth, financial performance, and community relationships.

The ED will build strong teams, manage budgets, ensure Medicare/Medicaid compliance, and cultivate referral sources. A nursing degree is preferred; recent hospice leadership experience required; 2–3 years in leadership/operations.

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.
• 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.

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 & financial oversight

Relationship building

Team leadership

Strategic growth

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Launching Point in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Hospice Executive Director to lead its local hospice program. The role carries full accountability for operations, clinical oversight, business development, census growth, financial performance, and community relationships.

The ED will build strong teams, manage budgets, ensure Medicare/Medicaid compliance, and cultivate referral sources. A nursing degree is preferred; recent hospice leadership experience required; 2–3 years in leadership/operations.