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Your Health · 5 hours ago

Executive Director of Palliative/Hospice

Florence, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Your Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive palliative and hospice care to patients and families. The Executive Director of Palliative Services is responsible for the strategic vision, operational excellence, and overall success of the palliative and hospice programs, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care in compliance with regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic plans for palliative and hospice services that align with the organization's mission, vision, and long-term goals

Identify and pursue opportunities for program growth, innovation, and expansion of services to meet community needs

Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in palliative and hospice care

Represent the organization externally as a thought leader in palliative care

Oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations for palliative and hospice programs, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance

Manage fiscal operations, including budget development, monitoring, and financial performance

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid, and other relevant accreditation bodies (e.g., Joint Commission)

Develop and implement policies and procedures that promote patient safety, quality of care, and operational efficiency

Optimize resource allocation, including staffing, equipment, and technology

Establish and maintain a robust quality improvement program, regularly monitoring key performance indicators and implementing corrective actions as needed

Ensure adherence to all clinical practice guidelines and ethical standards

Lead accreditation and regulatory survey preparation and response

Promote a culture of continuous learning and evidence-based practice

Recruit, hire, train, and retain a highly skilled and compassionate team of palliative and hospice professionals

Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for staff

Foster a positive and supportive work environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and open communication

Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to staff

Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, healthcare providers, referral sources, and other stakeholders

Participate in community outreach and education initiatives to raise awareness of palliative and hospice services

Collaborate with other departments within the organization to ensure seamless patient transitions and coordinated care

Champion a patient-centered approach to care, ensuring that the needs and preferences of patients and their families are at the forefront of all decision-making

Monitor patient and family satisfaction and implement strategies for continuous improvement

Qualification

Strategic planningFinancial managementQuality improvementLeadershipClinical decision-makingRegulatory complianceTeam buildingCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsCompassionate careSoftware proficiencyProblem-solving