What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Hospice Services position at Elysian Hospice?
Title: Vice President of Hospice Services
Location: Texas
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Bonus:
Up to $10,000, to be applied as a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, or a percentage of both.
Benefits:
- Highly competitive compensation
- Performance bonuses
- Car & Cell phone allowance
- Generous 401K with matching contributions
- Continuing education reimbursement for professional growth
- Ample vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Employee recognition program with financial rewards
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
Job Summary:
The Vice President of Hospice Services is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, operational oversight, and quality performance of the organization’s hospice programs. This individual will drive clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, business development, and a culture rooted in compassionate end-of-life care. The VP will ensure that all hospice operations align with the organization's mission, core values, and financial goals, while maintaining the highest standards of patient- and family-centered care.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Administrator (CHPCA).
- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in hospice.
- Minimum of 3 years in a C-Suite, Vice President, or regional director role.
- Understanding of hospice regulations, care models, reimbursement, and compliance.
- Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for hospice growth and quality improvement.
- Identify opportunities for expansion, partnerships, and innovation within hospice services.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align hospice services with the organization's overall objectives.
- Direct and supervise regional and local hospice executive directors, clinical directors, and support teams.
- Ensure delivery of services in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (CMS, Medicare Conditions of Participation, accreditation bodies, etc.).
- Establish and monitor performance metrics to drive operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Lead the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to industry’s best practices and internal quality benchmarks.
- Oversee survey readiness, audit response, and corrective action planning.
- Prepare and manage budgets for hospice service line.
- Monitor financial performance, identify variances, and implement corrective strategies.
- Ensure cost-effective operations without compromising care quality.
- Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing hospice leadership and clinical teams.
- Foster a culture of compassion, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Promote staff engagement and professional development initiatives.
- Serve as a key representative of hospice services to partners, referral sources, and community stakeholders.
- Lead initiatives that promote public awareness and education around end-of-life care.
We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.
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