Chief Executive Officer - Hospice

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hospice Care

Rhode Island & Massachusetts Expansion

Location: New England Region, USA

Compensation: Competitive Executive Package + Performance Incentives

Lead the Next Phase of Growth

We are seeking an accomplished and entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officer to lead a growing hospice organization serving Rhode Island and spearheading expansion into Massachusetts and beyond.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-positioned hospice provider with the backing of a highly successful skilled nursing organization. The business benefits from an established referral network, strong financial resources, and a leadership team committed to accelerating growth throughout New England.

Reporting directly to the Group President , the CEO will enjoy significant autonomy in leading the organization, developing strategy, and building a regional hospice platform while leveraging the resources of a larger healthcare enterprise.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will lead all aspects of the business and play a critical role in shaping the future of the organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing the company's strategic growth plan
• Leading expansion efforts throughout Massachusetts and additional target markets
• Driving census growth and strengthening referral partnerships
• Ensuring exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and regulatory compliance
• Recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing leadership teams
• Managing operational performance, financial results, and business development initiatives
• Building strong relationships with healthcare providers, hospitals, physician groups, SNFs, and community partners
• Establishing a culture of accountability, excellence, and compassionate care
• Collaborating with ownership and senior leadership on long-term strategic planning

Why This Role Stands Out

• Significant autonomy with direct access to executive leadership
• Strong financial backing to support growth initiatives and market expansion
• Established referral pipeline through an affiliated skilled nursing network
• Opportunity to build and scale a regional hospice platform
• Strong organizational commitment to investing in people, processes, and growth
• Ability to make a meaningful impact on patients, families, and communities

Ideal Candidate

We are interested in visionary healthcare leaders with a proven track record of operational excellence and growth within Hospice or Palliative care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience
• Previous experience as a CEO, COO, Regional Vice President, Division President, Executive Director, or similar senior leadership role
• Demonstrated success growing hospice census, revenue, and market share
• Strong understanding of hospice operations, Medicare reimbursement, and regulatory compliance
• Experience leading multi-site operations and growth initiatives
• Track record of building high-performing teams and organizational culture

Preferred Experience

• Direct hospice leadership experience
• Experience expanding healthcare operations into new geographic markets
• Existing relationships within Rhode Island and/or Massachusetts healthcare communities
• Experience working within growth-oriented, private equity-backed, or rapidly scaling healthcare organizations

The ideal executive will be:

• Strategic and growth-focused
• Operationally disciplined
• Entrepreneurial and results-driven
• Relationship-oriented and collaborative
• Passionate about patient care and service excellence
• Comfortable operating with both autonomy and accountability
• Skilled at balancing growth, quality, compliance, and culture

Join The Team

If you are an experienced healthcare executive looking to lead a well-capitalized hospice organization through its next phase of growth, we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity.

Your leadership will directly shape the future of the organization while helping expand access to compassionate, high-quality hospice care throughout the region.