Hospice Program Director: Growth & Compliance

Altus Hospice; Alice (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Career Path Program

PTO 15 days + 10 Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness & Discounts

Cell Phone & Mileage Reimbursement

401(k) Matching

Clinical Onboarding Program

Job summary

Altus Hospice is seeking a Program Director to oversee the Alice hospice program, providing leadership for operations, growth, relationships with physicians and facilities, and financial stewardship.

The role requires compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations, a business-minded approach, and the ability to build a strong team. Work hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with on-call responsibilities, and the incumbent will guide the local office toward high-quality patient care and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, health care, or business administration preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience in health care management, home health, hospice, or related health programs required.
• Two years of hospice experience required with intimate knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and Department of Aging and Disability Services regulations.
• Operations and/or Sales Leadership experience required
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships in the communities served as well as within a company.
• Skilled at establishing/maintaining working relationships with key staff, marketing contacts, and clinical staff to ensure the thorough understanding of Hospice Mission and services.
• Experience in analyzing processes, improvement planning, supporting change, and effectively managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Forge Strong Connections: Partner with our Liaisons to foster good working relations with physicians, hospitals, nursing facilities, and more.
• Build the Dream Team: Employ qualified colleagues and ensure adequate colleague orientation, training, education, and evaluation.
• Be the Backbone of Excellence: Organize and supervise the administrative functions of the hospice program and overall local operations.
• Compliance Champion: Maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations and implement corrective action if needed.
• Lead with Purpose: Take charge of the day-to-day management and operations of the hospice program.
• Policy Implementer: Make a difference by implementing the policies and procedures approved by the governing body.

Skills

Healthcare mgmt

Leadership

Relationship building

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Altus Hospice is seeking a Program Director to oversee the Alice hospice program, providing leadership for operations, growth, relationships with physicians and facilities, and financial stewardship.

The role requires compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations, a business-minded approach, and the ability to build a strong team. Work hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with on-call responsibilities, and the incumbent will guide the local office toward high-quality patient care and operational excellence.