Hospice Executive Director — Lead Growth, Operations & Care

Acloché LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Acloché LLC's Albuquerque hospice program is seeking a strong Hospice Executive Director to lead day-to-day operations, clinical oversight, and growth in New Mexico. The role requires strategic leadership, financial stewardship, and a proven ability to build partnerships with referral sources and community partners.

The Executive Director will oversee the full operation, drive census growth, ensure Medicare/Medicaid compliance, manage budgeting and P&L, and develop a high-performing

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

Strategic planning

Budget oversight

Regulatory compliance

Relationship development

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Acloché LLC's Albuquerque hospice program is seeking a strong Hospice Executive Director to lead day-to-day operations, clinical oversight, and growth in New Mexico. The role requires strategic leadership, financial stewardship, and a proven ability to build partnerships with referral sources and community partners.

The Executive Director will oversee the full operation, drive census growth, ensure Medicare/Medicaid compliance, manage budgeting and P&L, and develop a high-performing