Position: Director of Palliative Care

Pay: $140,000 - $150,000 / year Depending on Experience

The Director of Palliative Care provides strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and operational management for the organization’s palliative care program. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient- and family-centered care for individuals with serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses. The Director will guide program development, staff supervision, quality improvement, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Combination of clinical and administrative duties.
Occasional travel between facilities or community sites.
May require evening or weekend availability based on patient or operational needs.

Leadership & Strategy

Develop and execute a comprehensive vision for palliative care services across skilled nursing facility and home-based settings.
Lead and grow an interdisciplinary palliative care team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and other support staff.
Advocate for palliative care within the organization and community, building partnerships to enhance care delivery.

Clinical Oversight

Ensure clinical excellence in symptom management, communication, and care planning.
Serve as a clinical expert and mentor to staff regarding complex cases and best practices.
Ensure compliance with applicable clinical guidelines, state/federal regulations, and accreditation standards.

Program Development & Operations

Oversee program operations, including staffing, scheduling, workflows, and resource allocation.
Expand service lines and access points in alignment with patient population needs and organizational goals.
Collaborate with leadership to develop and manage budgets, performance metrics, and outcome measures.
Identify and pursue partnership opportunities with ACOs, payers, and health systems to expand access to palliative care services.

Quality Improvement

Monitor and improve clinical quality, patient satisfaction, and outcomes.
Implement evidence-based protocols and lead quality improvement initiatives.
Support data collection, reporting, and evaluation to demonstrate program impact and ROI.

Education & Community Engagement

Promote staff development through training, education, and professional growth opportunities.
Lead educational efforts within the organization and community to increase palliative care awareness.
Represent the program at conferences, health system committees, and public events.

Caris Healthcare’s mission is to provide hospice care with grace. Serving patients throughout the Southeast region, we support our team members, patients and their families with compassion, accountability, respect, integrity and service. If you are ready for a rewarding career with a company that offers employees a culture of integrity and excellence, consider joining the Caris Healthcare team

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide. Benefits include:

Competitive Salary
Bonus Eligibility
Eligible for benefits within 60 days
Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
Earned Time Off
401 (K) plan with company match
Paid Training
Mileage Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Scheduling
Career Advancement Opportunities

If you see yourself as a good fit and want to join our team apply today! Caris is an affiliate of NHC. Caris / NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Training - Other, Expert

New Referral

DIRECTOR OF PALLIATIVE CARE