Hospice Executive Director

<p>HOSPICE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR — Houston, TX</p> <p class="Meta"><strong>Compensation:</strong> Highly competitive base salary plus bonus / incentive opportunity</p> <p class="Meta"><strong>Benefits:</strong> Exceptional</p> <div style="border: none;border-bottom: solid #C9D5E5 1.0pt;padding: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in"> <p class="Meta" style="border: none;padding: 0in"><strong>Location:</strong> Houston, TX — local candidates only</p> </div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;line-height: 107%">We are looking for an experienced <strong>Hospice Executive Director</strong> to lead a hospice program in the Houston area. This leadership role requires a local operator with knowledge of hospice operations, market understanding, and a history of team building, growth driving, and branch leadership.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt;line-height: 107%">This position is ideal for a hospice leader familiar with the local market, possessing operational expertise, and able to show proven results.</p> <p class="SectionHeading"><strong>Position Overview</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;line-height: 107%">As the <strong>Hospice Executive Director</strong>, you will lead and be accountable for a local hospice program in Houston. Your responsibilities include overseeing operations, leading staff, managing finances, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering growth.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;line-height: 107%">This role demands someone who can lead effectively, form and manage a strong team, oversee the business, and cultivate a culture focused on quality care, accountability, and sustained success.</p> <p class="SectionHeading"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Supervise overall hospice operations performance</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Lead branch operations including staffing, hiring, budgeting, and daily execution</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Create and manage annual budget, monitor expenses and financial performance</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Analyze business volume, market conditions, competition, service mix, and operating costs</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Drive growth by expanding referral and client relationships, new and existing</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Collaborate with recruiting and leadership to attract, hire, and retain top talent</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Work closely with clinical leadership on intake activity, patient needs, and operations</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Ensure compliance with company standards, federal, and state regulations</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Promote a strong branch culture emphasizing performance, service, and stability</p> <p class="SectionHeading"><strong>Minimum Requirements</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Hospice experience is a must</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Local to the Houston, TX market required</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Strong familiarity with local market, relationships, and contacts</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>3–5 years of hospice operations management experience at least</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Experience in budget development, financial oversight, and expense management</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Comprehensive understanding of federal and state regulatory requirements</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Sound leadership, operational, strategic, and managerial skills are needed</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication abilities are essential</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -12.95pt;line-height: 105%;margin: 0in 0in 1.0pt 12.95pt"><strong>• </strong>Great judgment, problem-solving skills, and decision-making capabilities required</p> <p class="SectionHeading"><strong>Additional Notes</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt;line-height: 107%">Only local candidates with <strong>proven and verifiable performance</strong> will be considered.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;line-height: 107%">Full job description and additional details will be shared with qualified candidates.</p>