Hospice Executive Director

Dover Hospice • Joliet, IL

2h • $120,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability 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.
• Be able 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee operational planning, budgeting, and compliance.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior