Hospice Executive Director

Make a Meaningful Leadership Impact as a Hospice Director of Operations in Deerfield, Illinois

Bring your operational leadership, clinical insight, and compassion for end-of-life care to a role where your work can improve the experience of patients, families, and care teams every day. As the Hospice Director of Operations, you will help shape high-quality hospice and palliative care delivery while leading the systems, people, and processes that support exceptional outcomes. This in-person opportunity in Deerfield, Illinois offers the chance to make visible, mission-driven contributions while building your career in hospice administration, clinical operations, and healthcare leadership.

What You Will Do:

• Lead daily hospice operations to ensure patients and families receive timely, compassionate, coordinated end-of-life care.
• Partner with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen care coordination, utilization management, home visit workflows, and care management practices.
• Monitor operational and patient satisfaction performance, using data and team feedback to identify opportunities for service improvement.
• Support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement through coaching, performance evaluation, and clear operational communication.
• Work closely with physicians, referral partners, and community resources to help maintain strong care transitions and positive stakeholder relationships.
• Help ensure clinical operations align with organizational standards, managed care expectations, and quality-focused hospice practices.

What You Will Bring:

• You bring demonstrated leadership experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, healthcare administration, or another closely related clinical operations environment.
• You understand the unique clinical, emotional, and operational needs involved in end-of-life care and can lead with empathy and sound judgment.
• You have strong operational management skills, including the ability to improve workflows, oversee performance, and balance patient-centered care with business needs.
• You communicate effectively with clinicians, physicians, patients’ families, community partners, and executive stakeholders.
• You are able to work on site in Deerfield, Illinois and thrive in a hands-on healthcare leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hospice administration, clinical operations, utilization review, care coordination, managed care, or patient satisfaction initiatives is highly valued.
• A clinical or healthcare-related degree, such as a Master of Science in Nursing, and credentials such as Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Nursing Home Administrator may strengthen your candidacy.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams, supporting physician recruitment, or building relationships with community resources is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

• This Hospice Operations Director position offers an annual salary of $100,000 to $140,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• You will receive a benefits package that includes health insurance, a 401(k), vacation leave, sick leave, holiday pay, and paid time off.

About the Company:

Healthcare Recruiting Specialists is a Healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. The team is committed to connecting talented healthcare professionals with opportunities where they can grow, contribute, and feel valued. You will benefit from a candidate-focused experience, responsive communication, and a partner that recognizes the importance of your leadership experience in delivering quality care.

Take the Next Step:

If you are a compassionate hospice leader ready to advance clinical excellence and operational performance, apply today for this rewarding Hospice Director of Operations opportunity.

Equal Opportunity:

Healthcare Recruiting Specialists is an equal opportunity employer and values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.