Hospice Vice President of Business Development

UnitedHealth Group•Lafayette, LA

3d•$142,344 - $213,516•Hybrid

About The Position

Part of 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. As the Vice President of Business Development, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for business development initiatives across an assigned POD or Zone. This role ensures alignment with organizational priorities while meeting the unique operational and market needs of the POD/Zone. The VP of Business Development drives growth strategies that enhance profitability, productivity, and efficiency, positioning the POD/Zone for strong and sustainable performance. This role also acts as a key collaborative partner to Operations, Clinical, HR, and cross‑functional teams to support enterprise initiatives and ensure integrated performance across the POD/Zone.

Requirements

3+ years of healthcare sales management experience
5+ years of healthcare sales experience
Working knowledge of regulations and reimbursement in hospice/home health care
Demonstrated expertise in personnel management, leadership, and financial management
Strong critical‑thinking skills in developing and executing strategic direction
Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive results through proactive transformation
Strong communication skills that support collaborative and strategic relationships
Demonstrates transformational leadership that builds trust and motivates, engages, and inspires teams
Ability to act strategically, integrate initiatives with broader organizational priorities, and balance short‑term needs with long‑range plans

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, a health profession, or a related field
Licensed Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

Develops and leads the POD/Zone growth strategy, partnering with healthcare providers to support a seamless continuum of care and identify new growth pathways
Establishes and manages business development performance goals for the POD/Zone, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and accountability across the area
Leads, develops, and mentors the territory business development team by ensuring they receive the appropriate training, resources, and coaching to drive physician, facility, and referral‑source growth, while building a strong future talent pipeline
Partners closely with Agency Operations leadership to ensure coordinated execution of growth and operational plans, fostering strong, trust‑based relationships that drive performance
Develops and executes a comprehensive POD/Zone business development plan that identifies high‑value opportunities, drives continuous improvement, and integrates competitive and market intelligence
Sets clear, measurable goals for business development team members to ensure alignment with both the overall organizational strategy and operational expectations
Provides strategic coaching and oversight to business development team members, holding them accountable for achieving growth, operational, and performance outcomes
Achieves or exceeds annual margin and net revenue targets for the POD/Zone, ensuring disciplined financial management and sustainable performance
Partners with zone leadership and senior management to support financial, operational, and strategic planning activities, including the annual budgeting process
Ensures active business development team member engagement in quality, compliance, and performance improvement initiatives
Oversees budget performance and forecasting for all agencies within the POD/Zone, ensuring financial integrity and timely course‑correction
Collaborates with Business Development Leadership to evaluate and implement new opportunities that support POD/Zone and enterprise‑wide growth
Partners with HR on hiring, talent reviews, performance actions, and employee relations matters
Conducts regular visits with agencies and business development team members across the POD/Zone, identifying growth opportunities, addressing emerging trends, and proactively mitigating risks
Ensures full compliance with all applicable laws, policies, and regulations, including hospice, Medicare, and Medicaid requirements within the POD/Zone
Performs other duties as assigned