Hospice Program Director: Growth & Compliance

Altus Hospice Care; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Assistance

Wellness & Discounts

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Gym Membership Reimbursement

401(k) Matching

Onboarding Program

Career Path Program

Job summary

Altus Hospice is seeking a Program Director to oversee our Hospice Program in Alice, TX. The role provides strategic leadership for operations, growth, external market relationships, financial management, customer service, and quality care delivery, while ensuring compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and state regulations.

You will manage day-to-day operations of the local office, lead a high-performing team, and collaborate with senior management to implement policies and drive patient-centered

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, health care, or business administration preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in health care management, home health, hospice, or related health programs required.
• Two (2) 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

Relationship building

Leadership

Healthcare management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing, health care, or business administration

Job description

Altus Hospice is seeking a Program Director to oversee our Hospice Program in Alice, TX. The role provides strategic leadership for operations, growth, external market relationships, financial management, customer service, and quality care delivery, while ensuring compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and state regulations.

You will manage day-to-day operations of the local office, lead a high-performing team, and collaborate with senior management to implement policies and drive patient-centered