Hospice Program Director: Growth, Operations & Compliance

Altus Hospice Care; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Hospice Care in Texas is seeking a Hospice Program Director to oversee the Waco-based hospice program, ensuring compliant operations, financial stewardship, growth, and exceptional patient care. You will lead daily administration, build external relationships with providers, and drive quality improvements across the organization.

The role requires nursing/healthcare/business background, at least two years of health care management and hospice experience, and leadership in operations or

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.

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 leadership

Relationship building

Strategic growth

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

Job description

Altus Hospice Care in Texas is seeking a Hospice Program Director to oversee the Waco-based hospice program, ensuring compliant operations, financial stewardship, growth, and exceptional patient care. You will lead daily administration, build external relationships with providers, and drive quality improvements across the organization.

The role requires nursing/healthcare/business background, at least two years of health care management and hospice experience, and leadership in operations or