Specialized Knowledge and Skills:Organizational and leadership abilities; knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice concept; knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services; excellent patient assessment skills; good oral and written communication; thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, and human resource), management principles. Responsibilities include leadership and development, financial performance, community outreach, human resources, office operations and communication and relationship building with the Governing Body, referral partners, the community.