Hospice Executive Director

UnitedHealth Group•Beaumont, TX

10h

About The Position

Explore opportunities with the LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You are a hands-on Executive Administrator who leads the day-to-day operations of a multi-site hospice provider. You implement and uphold agency philosophy, goals, and policies to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations. You drive strategic projects, support long-term objectives, and enhance profitability while maintaining high standards of care. You inspire and retain qualified staff, ensure service quality, and act as a key liaison across departments. You are present and available at the primary site during business hours—and beyond when needed-to lead with accountability and compassion.

Requirements

Licensed Physician, Registered Nurse, or Social Worker licensed in the state of employment OR Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of documented success in healthcare or related field
1+ years of full-time experience in hospice, home health, or healthcare service delivery
Knowledge of hospice operations, compliance, and regulatory standards
Proficiency in budgeting, performance metrics, and quality improvement
Proven solid leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Proven ability to manage multi-site operations and interdisciplinary teams
Proven crisis management and emergency coordination capabilities
State-specific supervisory/administrative experience: TX: 1 year management + 8 hours admin training in past 12 months

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in administration, healthcare, or related field
3+ years of healthcare leadership experience

Responsibilities

Direct daily operations across hospice and multi-site locations
Appoint and manage Executive Directors; lead strategic planning and Governing Body meetings
Conduct site visits and leadership calls to assess performance and trends
Serve as Emergency Coordinator and infection control lead
Ensure compliance with hospice, Medicare/Medicaid, and payer regulations
Oversee quality assurance, performance improvement, and billing accuracy
Investigate patient complaints, sentinel events, and abuse allegations
Monitor clinical care for adherence to standards
Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
Analyze metrics and trends; implement corrective actions
Collaborate on cost-effective care strategies and growth planning
Approve staffing plans; oversee hiring, evaluations, and training
Mentor site leaders on clinical, operational, and financial goals
Identify staff development needs; serve as preceptor when needed
Partner with sales and operations to drive referrals and market growth
Promote hospice services and lead community outreach initiatives
Deliver operational, financial, and compliance updates to divisional leadership
Coordinate with medical directors and site leaders; complete required training and special projects