Hospice Executive Director

Hospice Executive Director

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Albuquerque, NM No Remote TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $140,000 - $150,000 / yr ID TX107-2741418 POSTED Mar 20, 2026 Hospice Executive Director Albuquerque, New Mexico A confidential, established hospice provider is seeking a strong Hospice Executive Director to lead its Albuquerque program. This leader will have full responsibility for the overall performance of the hospice, including day-to-day operations, clinical oversight, business development, census growth, financial performance, compliance, team leadership, and community relationships. This is a key market-facing leadership role for someone who can balance operational discipline, clinical credibility, and growth mindset. Position Summary The Executive Director will oversee the full hospice operation and provide leadership across business operations, clinical operations, sales alignment, staffing, budgeting, quality, and compliance. The right candidate will be comfortable leading from the front, building strong internal teams, and developing external relationships with referral sources and community partners. Key Responsibilities Provide overall leadership for the hospice program and local office operations Oversee business operations, clinical operations, and census growth strategy Drive financial performance, including budgeting, P&L oversight, and expense management Ensure compliance with company policies, Medicare/Medicaid requirements, and all applicable state and federal hospice regulations Partner with clinical and business development teams to strengthen referral relationships and market presence Recruit, lead, develop, and retain a high-performing interdisciplinary team Support quality care delivery, customer service, and operational consistency Analyze processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective action as needed Required Background Recent hospice leadership experience required Minimum 2-3 years of hospice program leadership / operations management experience Experience as an Executive Director, Administrator, Director of Clinical Operations, or similar senior hospice leader Strong background in hospice operations, growth strategy, and clinical operations Experience with budget development, financial oversight, and profit/loss management Working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, hospice compliance, and applicable regulatory standards Proven ability to build relationships with physicians, hospitals, facilities, and community referral sources Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and organizational skills Preferred Bachelor's degree in nursing, healthcare, business, or related field preferred Compensation Base salary target: competitive and dependent on experience Additional Notes Many additional details are available to qualified candidates. For confidential consideration, please apply.