Hospice Executive Director | Bonus Plan | 120 Census Branch

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Hospice Executive Director | Bonus Plan | 120 Census Branch
Full Time | Hospice Leadership | Executive Operations Oversight

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
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Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring an Executive Director in Madison, Alabama.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Executive hospice leadership role overseeing operational performance, compliance, quality initiatives, and strategic growth
• Leadership responsibility for fully staffed hospice branch supporting approximately 120 patient census
• Direct oversight of budgeting, admissions, interdisciplinary team operations, and organizational development
• Senior leadership position reporting directly to Governing Body
• Huntsville metro location offering strong healthcare presence, rapid growth, and family-friendly community living

COMPENSATION
• Base Salary: $80,000 – $100,000
• 10% annual bonus plan

SCHEDULE
• Monday through Friday schedule
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM leadership schedule
• Stable weekday operational structure

ROLE
• Oversee all operational aspects of hospice branch services
• Lead interdisciplinary hospice team operations and organizational performance
• Manage regulatory compliance, Medicare hospice standards, and quality initiatives
• Oversee budgeting, strategic planning, and operational growth initiatives
• Supervise admissions processes, staffing operations, and team development
• Maintain high standards of compassionate hospice care and organizational accountability
• Support branch growth, operational improvement, and patient care outcomes

ENVIRONMENT
• Established hospice organization with stable operational infrastructure
• Fully staffed interdisciplinary care model
• Executive-level leadership environment
• Mission-driven hospice care organization
• Community-focused patient care setting

BENEFITS
• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama with 60% employer contribution
• Dental and vision coverage through Guardian VSP Choice Network
• 16 PTO days during first year
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) available after 3 months
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage
• Optional short-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program with 3 free sessions annually
• Tuition assistance up to $2,500 annually
• $150 scrubs allowance for new hires
• Legal resources including will preparation services
• Monthly cell phone allowance Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years hospice leadership experience REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree REQUIRED
• Master’s degree preferred
• Registered Nurse license preferred and in good standing
• Strong knowledge of Medicare Hospice Certification and hospice operations REQUIRED
• Proven leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills REQUIRED
• Experience overseeing admissions, compliance, budgeting, and team development REQUIRED
• Experience building, growing, or improving hospice operations REQUIRED

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com .

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.