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Hospice Administrator
Location: Leawood, MO
Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried Exempt
About Us
Legacy Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Hospice Administrator to lead a team of professionals who share a passion for delivering dignity and comfort to patients and families.
What You'll Do
The Hospice Administrator oversees daily operations of a hospice agency to ensure high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, financial stability, and effective staff management. This role works closely with clinical leadership to support compassionate end-of-life care services for patients and families. This leadership role involves:
- Managing day-to-day operations of the branch
- Leading, supervising, and supporting clinical and administrative staff
- Ensuring compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards
- Overseeing quality assurance, documentation, and regulatory readiness
- Participating in budgeting and achieving key performance goals
- Building strong relationships with community partners and referral sources
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or related field required, Master’s degree preferred
- 3–5+ years of healthcare management experience
- Hospice, home health, or palliative care leadership experience strongly preferred
- Experience with Medicare hospice regulations
- Minimum 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Please note: Legacy Hospice is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required, including testing for marijuana.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Supportive and mission-driven team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- Meaningful work that truly makes a difference
If you're a compassionate leader ready to take your hospice career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.