Hospice Executive Director

Description

Position Summary: As a Hospice Executive Director, you will have the opportunity to connect with and positively impact the lives of our patients daily! You will promote the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of patients and work with the Dover Health teams to strive to reach the ultimate goal, which is to return the patient to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, Paid time off (PTO), Bonus structure, Vehicle stipend, Phone stipend.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations and make business decisions based on the best interest of the company and its employees.
• Manages individual(s) including but not limited to onboarding and hiring, training, workload management & performance evaluations, conducting professional development plans as needed.
• Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
• Evaluate, plan and implement ongoing changes to services, structure, and processes based on data and outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with staff, other departments, services, and senior management.
• Ensure standards of ethical business and clinical practice are prioritized.

Qualifications, Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of leadership experience in healthcare, preferably in hospice.
• Prior experience with budgetary responsibilities including budget development and monitoring.
• Broad knowledge of federal and state regulations/administration regarding hospice care.
• Outstanding leadership, managerial skills.
• Great customer service.
• Servant leadership.
• Passion for working with older adults.
• Flexibility and the ability to work weekends, as needed.
• Be on call at all times.
• Able to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative – willing to go above and beyond to ensure our patients needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment.
• Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g. Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable.
• Commitment to Dover Health’s mission and values.

Working Conditions

• Frequent travel within assigned service area is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand for extended periods of time, move, communicate, and identify written information.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds independently, and occasionally lift and/or move up to two hundred (200) pounds with assistance.
• Work for this position is performed in patient homes, care settings/facilities, and office settings.
• This position will have to navigate through a variety of different settings to provide care.
• There is exposure to varied home environments and potential infectious conditions.
• Must comply with all Dover Health and safety requirements.
• Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives.
• They are expected to actively pursue self-improvement and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge in providing exceptional service.