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Hospice Administrator Recruiting.

Licensed agency administrators managing hospice clinical quality, survey readiness, and referral relations.

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The thesis

What this search actually requires.

A Hospice Administrator oversees the regulatory and clinical operations of a hospice agency, ensuring compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs). They lead the interdisciplinary team, manage quality assurance programs (QAPI), and prepare the agency for state and federal surveys.

We recruit experienced hospice administrators from peer agencies. We screen for regulatory depth, survey management records, and clinical leadership style.

Compensation

Hospice Administrator comp ranges in 2026.

Typical 2026 ranges for the Hospice Administrator role. Specific comp is benchmarked per engagement against peer companies and the candidate's track record.

  • Freestanding Hospice Administrator base: $100,000–$140,000
  • Hospital-affiliated Hospice Administrator base: $125,000–$175,000
  • Total compensation typically includes survey-compliance and budget-performance bonuses
How the search runs

Five steps, end-to-end.

From kickoff to closed offer, run by the senior headhunter you meet on the first call.

  1. Kickoff to outline agency scale and current regulatory standing

  2. Local market mapping of licensed hospice administrators; passive outreach

  3. Shortlist presentation with regulatory track records

  4. Interviews and compliance checks

  5. Regulatory reference checks, offer, and close

Industries we run this in

Where the Hospice Administrator search lives.

The industries where this role profile shows up most often on our desk.

FAQ

Hospice Administrator search,
specifically.

The questions hiring leaders ask in the first scoping call.

What certifications are valuable for Hospice Administrators?
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) or Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Administrator (CHPCA) indicate deep alignment with best practices.
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