Nurse Practitioner Director of Palliative Care

Empatia • Creve Coeur, MO

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About The Position

Lead with Compassion. Drive Excellence. Transform Palliative Care. We are seeking a Director of Palliative Care to oversee the overall clinical and financial operations of our Palliative Care Program. This role is responsible for establishing, implementing, and evaluating program goals that promote high standards of quality patient care while ensuring sound financial success. The Director will drive clinical and operational growth, manage team development, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines while delivering patient-centered, compassionate care.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience in healthcare operations and staff management
• In-depth understanding of palliative and hospice care models
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance billing and reimbursement practices
• Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to balance clinical excellence with operational and financial management
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required; Nurse Practitioner preferred
• Minimum 2 years of healthcare administration/operations management experience
• Ability to travel up to 20%
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years Nurse Practitioner experience preferred (Family or Adult Medicine specialty)
• Prior experience with budget development, monitoring, and accountability
• Understanding of palliative care, hospice, or home health strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of clinical and financial operations for the Palliative Care Program
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, and standards that ensure high-quality care and financial sustainability
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate program staff to foster professional growth and ensure team success
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Medicare/Medicaid regulations
• Monitor and manage budgets, expenditures, and branch-level financial performance
• Partner with medical directors, practitioners, and care teams to deliver individualized, patient-centered treatment plans
• Establish strong community partnerships to expand awareness of palliative services and support business growth
• Maintain accountability for quality assurance, performance improvement, data reporting, and outcomes measurement
• Provide direct clinical care (if Nurse Practitioner) including assessment, treatment planning, prescribing, and coordination of care with interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

What This Job Offers

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