Hospice Program Director

Care Hospice • Mesa, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Hospice of the West is seeking a Program Director to lead their Hospice Program in Mesa. This role involves providing overall leadership for agency operations, with a strong emphasis on growth, external market relationships, financial management, customer service, and quality care delivery. The Hospice Program Director will oversee and administer all aspects of day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with company goals, objectives, policies, and regulations. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with all hospice-specific regulations, laws, and policies, particularly those related to Medicare/Medicaid. The Director will manage the local office affairs under senior management guidance, significantly impacting patients and their families during difficult times. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in health care management, home health, hospice, or related health programs required.
• Two (2) years of hospice experience required with intimate knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and Department of Aging and Disability Services regulations.
• Operations and/or Sales Leadership experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships in the communities served as well as within a company.
• Skilled at establishing/maintaining working relationships with key staff, marketing contacts, and clinical staff to ensure the thorough understanding of Hospice Mission and services.
• Experience in analyzing processes, improvement planning, supporting change, and effectively managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, health care, or business administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Liaisons to foster good working relations with physicians, hospitals, nursing facilities, and more.
• Employ qualified colleagues and ensure adequate colleague orientation, training, education, and evaluation.
• Organize and supervise the administrative functions of the hospice program and overall local operations.
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations and implement corrective action if needed.
• Take charge of the day-to-day management and operations of the hospice program.
• Implement the policies and procedures approved by the governing body.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Career Path Program that supports internal growth, advancement, and increased pay
• A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays to rest and recharge
• Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
• Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
• Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience
• Company matching 401(k) to secure your future
• Hands-on Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team

What This Job Offers

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