Hospice Program Director: Lead Care, Compliance & Growth

Hospice of the West; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career path program

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Reimbursement: cell/mileage/gym

401(k) matching

Clinical onboarding

Job summary

Hospice of the West seeks a Program Director to oversee the Mesa hospice program, providing overall leadership for agency operations with a focus on growth, external market relationships, financial management, customer service, and quality care delivery.

As Program Director, you will oversee day-to-day operations, align with established goals and regulations, and ensure compliance with hospice laws, Medicare/Medicaid matters, and departmental policies while guiding the local office team.

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.
• Experience in analyzing processes, improvement planning, supporting change, and effectively managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Forge Strong Connections: Partner with physicians, hospitals, nursing facilities, and more to extend reach and help more people.
• Build the Dream Team: Hire qualified colleagues and ensure orientation, training, and evaluation.
• Be the Backbone of Excellence: Organize and supervise administrative functions of the hospice program and local operations.
• Compliance Champion: Maintain compliance with laws and regulations and implement corrective action as needed.
• Lead with Purpose: Manage day-to-day operations of the hospice program.
• Policy Implementer: Implement governing body approved policies and procedures.

Skills

Operations leadership

Healthcare management

Relationship building

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Budgeting / financial management

Education

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

Job description

Hospice of the West seeks a Program Director to oversee the Mesa hospice program, providing overall leadership for agency operations with a focus on growth, external market relationships, financial management, customer service, and quality care delivery.

As Program Director, you will oversee day-to-day operations, align with established goals and regulations, and ensure compliance with hospice laws, Medicare/Medicaid matters, and departmental policies while guiding the local office team.