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Hospice Director of Operation

Optum/UHG · Butler, Pennsylvania, United States · US

Hospital Administration
–
physician
Nurse
Demand70
Career growth65
Healthcare fit72
Remote potential20
5-year outlook
Director-level hospice operations roles are stable given aging-population demand, with the posted $88,720–$133,080 range typical for the level; growth likely toward regional or multi-site operational leadership.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
moderate
Seniority
senior
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-11-05

Intelligence details

Flexible work details

Eligible countries
United States
License jurisdiction
US
Profession fit
physician, Nurse

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Why this is worth applying to

Worth considering for nurses or physicians with hospice supervisory or administrative experience who want to move into operational leadership. It is less suitable for clinicians without management background given the director-level accountability.

Who should apply

Hospice RNs with supervisory or charge experience, physicians with health service administration background, and healthcare administrators with hospice or related program management experience.

CV angle

Reframe clinical and supervisory experience around operational leadership: highlight oversight of care teams, regulatory/accreditation compliance, utilization review, reimbursement and billing accuracy, staffing and performance management, and quality improvement outcomes.

Skills to highlight

  • Hospice regulatory and accreditation compliance
  • Operations and financial management
  • Utilization review
  • Staff recruitment, supervision, and performance management
  • Reimbursement and payor billing accuracy
  • Performance improvement and business development
  • Cross-functional leadership with medical directors and governing bodies

Role summary

Director-level leadership role running the operations, compliance, staffing, billing, and business development of a hospice care center for Optum/UHG.

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