Strategic Hospice Care Consultant & Referral Partner

Gentiva Hospice; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a Hospice Care Consultant (HCC) to lead strategic referral development, educate providers, and strengthen relationships with hospitals, clinics, and home health agencies across New Jersey. This role blends sales acumen with compassionate, patient-centered care.

You will engage clinicians, present hospice options, and drive awareness of Gentiva services while collaborating with clinical and operations teams to ensure timely and appropriate referrals and improved patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years in healthcare sales, business development, or referral marketing.
• Strong existing relationships with physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities or home health professionals.
• Prior hospice, palliative care, or home health experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms.
• Sensitivity to the needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding admissions and census targets.

Responsibilities

• Educate, inform, and inspire confidence in our services, so that the right patients are referred at the right time.
• Identify new referral opportunities by calling on hospitals, home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, clinics, and physician offices.
• Engage in meaningful conversations with healthcare professionals about patient needs and how hospice care can support quality of life.
• Plan and execute strategic marketing initiatives to increase awareness and drive referral growth.
• Represent our organization at community events, professional associations, and educational in-services to promote our services.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for patients and families, ensuring they understand hospice options and the benefits of early referrals.

Skills

Healthcare sales

Relationship building

Consultative marketing

Communication

Time management

MS Office

CRM proficiency

Sensitivity to terminally ill patients

Admissions/census targets

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

CRM platforms

Job description

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a Hospice Care Consultant (HCC) to lead strategic referral development, educate providers, and strengthen relationships with hospitals, clinics, and home health agencies across New Jersey. This role blends sales acumen with compassionate, patient-centered care.

You will engage clinicians, present hospice options, and drive awareness of Gentiva services while collaborating with clinical and operations teams to ensure timely and appropriate referrals and improved patient