Executive Director, Hospice

Job overview

The Executive Director, Hospice role is based in the Des Moines, IA market. The posting lists a salary of $135,000–$170,000 annually. HT Executive Search is partnering with a healthcare organization seeking a leader for hospice operations in the market. The executive leads operational performance, clinical quality, financial results, growth, and team development. The role manages staffing, budgets, productivity, compliance, and patient and family experience while building relationships with referral and community partners.

What you'll do

• Lead hospice operations, clinical performance, growth, and financial results
• develop clinical, operational, and business development teams
• strengthen referral and community relationships
• manage budgets, staffing, productivity, cost per patient day, and operational metrics
• ensure clinical quality, regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and patient and family experience
• identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, engagement, and market performance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive director

hospice leadership

des moines ia

ht executive search

$135k–$170k salary

healthcare operations

clinical quality

financial performance

census growth

regulatory compliance

team development

hospice

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive executive compensation, performance incentives, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting states that an RN license is not required and describes a highly visible leadership opportunity.

About the employer

HT Executive Search is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.