What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director - Hospice position at BrightSpring Health Services?
| ID | 2026-191916 | Line of Business | Haven Hospice | Position Type | Full-Time |
Haven Hospice
Office Location: Palatka, FL
Coverage area:Palatka, Deland, St. Augustine areas
Schedule:M-F 8am-5pm, with On Call Duties approximately every 6 weeks
Are you a hospice leader looking for a new opportunity? Haven Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Executive Director to join our team inGainesville, FL. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on making a meaningful impact - supporting patients, families, and dedicated care teams through every step of the hospice journey. If you're ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!
How YOU will benefit
- Professional Growth and Influence
- Career Advancement
- Team and Culture Impact
- Community Engagement
As an Executive Director, You will:
- Lead Daily Operations: Oversee all aspects of hospice operations, including budgeting, planning, staffing, and compliance with legal and healthcare standards.
- Ensure High-Quality Care: Promote ethical practices and ensure that every patient receives compassionate, comprehensive care.
- Support and Develop Staff: Ensure appropriate staffing, staff training, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
- Foster Team-Based Care: Oversee and strengthen collaboration across interdisciplinary teams (nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, etc.).
- Drive Organizational Excellence: Monitor services, finances, and patient outcomes. Identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.
- Build Strong Partnerships: Work closely with other departments, community partners, vendors, and leadership to ensure seamless service delivery.
Benefits and Perks for You!
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Mileage reimbursement
- Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
*Benefits may vary by employment status
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Master's Degree in health care or related field preferred.
- Two (2) to five (5) years experience in health care management.
- Demonstrates an ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel.
- Has an ability to deal tactfully with the community.
- Has knowledge of corporate business management.
- Understands hospice care and the services provided to patient and family/caregiver through an interdisciplinary group.
- Intimate knowledge of Medicare Hospice Certification.
This position is subject to a level 2 background screening. For more information on the Florida state background screening process and standards, please access and review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.